Mechanical Welder

Mō te tūranga | About the role

We’re looking for a skilled Mechanical Welder to join our Mechanical Engineering team in Tauranga, working across a range of construction sites and our upcoming workshop.

Our work spans the water, wastewater, industrial services, and process infrastructure sectors, with strong integration across mechanical, electrical, civil, structural, and controls disciplines.

Reporting to the Mechanical Foreman, you will be responsible for carrying out welding, fabrication, repairs, and mechanical fitting work across a range of equipment and structures. You will work as part of a team to ensure jobs are completed efficiently, safely, and to a high standard.

**Having good fitter / welder combined ability and experience will be advantageous.

Key role responsibilities

• Perform MIG, TIG, and stick welding to required specifications

• Read and interpret technical drawings and welding plans

• Fabricate, assemble, and repair metal components and structures

• Carry out maintenance and mechanical fitting tasks as required

• Inspect finished work to ensure quality and compliance

• Identify faults, troubleshoot mechanical issues, and work with the wider team to minimise downtime.

• Maintain a strong focus on safety, quality, and housekeeping in workshop and site environments.

• Complete job records, maintenance documentation, and reporting accurately and on time.

• Work collaboratively with Colleagues, Foreman and Engineers, and other trades to deliver reliable outcomes for our customers

• Support continuous improvement by identifying smarter, safer and more efficient ways of working.

We’re looking for someone with

• At least 5 years’ experience as a Mechanical Welder in an industrial or engineering environment.

• A relevant New Zealand Certificate in Welding (Level 4).

• Good ability to use hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments.

• Understands MIG (Metal Inert Gas) and TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas) welding processes.

• Strong mechanical aptitude and practical fault-finding skills.

• Ability to read and work from technical plans and drawings.

• A proactive, team-focused approach.

• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality.

• A good understanding of safe work practices.

Good Work equals Good Benefits

• KiwiSaver employer contributions

• Fuel discount card

• Parental leave top-up payment with additional return to work support

• Family scholarships

• Ongoing training and development, career growth and progression opportunities

• Great discounts at a wide range of retailers

• Medical insurance “an eligibility period applies”

• Life insurance

At Fulton Hogan, we genuinely care about the wellbeing of our people and giving them the tools and opportunities they need to succeed and grow with us.

Ko wai mātou | About us

At Fulton Hogan, Good Work is how we show up. We’re flat, friendly, and forward moving. We back good ideas, work side by side, and keep standards high without the stiff corporate carry on. We take the work seriously, not ourselves. That means you’ll join a team that values safety, teamwork, growth, and practical people who know how to get stuck in and get the job done right.

How to apply

If you’re looking to build a career doing hands-on, meaningful work with a team that values Good Work, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now with your CV and a short cover letter.