Shade Expert is experienced in providing our valuable clients with top-class canopies, outdoor blinds, and sunrooms. For the project we undertake, please have a look at http://shadeexpert.co.nz/.

We now need a Metal Fabricator to help complete our projects to a high standard. This is a full-time position. You are guaranteed a workload of 30 hours per week.

 

As a Metal Fabricator, you are required to undertake the following tasks:

· Interpreting design plans, site measurements, engineering specifications, and project drawings to determine fabrication and installation requirements for shade sails, canopies, and structural framing.

· Selecting, preparing, and cleaning metal materials such as steel and aluminium used for shade structures, posts, brackets, and tensioning components.

· Cutting and shaping metal sections in accordance with project specifications using hand tools, saws, grinders, flame-cutting torches, and metal-cutting machinery.

· Shaping, bending, and forming metal posts, brackets, and frames using manual and powered tools, including heating and hammering where required to achieve correct dimensions.

· Aligning structural components and hardware using measuring instruments and hand tools to ensure a precise fit before welding or mechanical fastening.

· Fabricating and assembling steel or aluminium components by applying appropriate welding techniques (e.g., MIG/TIG), bolting, riveting, or other mechanical fastening methods used in shade structure construction.

· Inspecting welds and joints to ensure correct bead width, penetration, structural strength, and compliance with Shade Expert quality standards.

· Finishing fabricated components by grinding, filing, polishing, cleaning, and applying protective treatments to prepare the parts for powder-coating, installation, or tensioning.

· Smoothing and refining welds and joins through chiselling, grinding, and sanding to achieve a clean and safe finish suitable for outdoor installation.

· Assisting with the on-site installation of shade sails, canopies, and support structures, ensuring components are securely fixed and correctly tensioned.

 

Requirements for this role include:

· At least 2 years of work experience in construction

· Have a can-do attitude and can work in teams

· Have good ability in communication and have good team spirit

 

Employer Request: “We prefer a video profile with your application - it helps us get to know you better and may increase your chances of being shortlisted.”

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