FACTORY HAND/WELDER & MANUFACTURER

STUCK IN A JOB THAT ISN'T YOU?

READY FOR A CAREER CHANGE, BUT HAVE NO IDEA WHAT ELSE YOU COULD DO?

Are you resilient, quick thinking, adaptable and proud to deliver top quality outcomes from start to finish?  If you share our enthusiasm to help others, problem solve and deliver exceptional service and quality work then this is a great opportunity to get your foot in the door and learn a trade with a market leader.

If you are a hands on learner with a technical mind, able to pick up new processes and systems quickly and have welding experience then you might be the right person we are looking for to join our Hamilton team.

About Us 

Waikato's leading supplier and installer of Residential, Commercial and Industrial Garage Doors.  We are a family owned company with over 40 years in the garage door industry, we pride ourselves on our innovation and expertise including designing and manufacturing specialty garage doors to suit our clients needs.

We are looking for a manufacturer/factory hand with awesome welding skills and a can do attitude, who is self driven, reliable, professional and courteous.

Never manufactured a door before?  …don’t worry we’ll get you there… for the right person we will provide on the job training and all the tools you need. Initially you’ll buddy up with another team member so you can learn the different aspects of the role and we can find your best fit within the team.

Regular drug testing is part of our Company Policy so you will need to pass a pre-employment drug test prior to any offer of employment.

You'll mostly be working on your own or may require another team member to complete the project and as we can get really busy there are opportunities to earn extra through extended hours (including Saturdays) with potential for increased financial recognition as you improve your skills and customer service levels.

About You 

·    Keen eye for accuracy and attention to detail 

·    Mechanically minded / foward thinker

·    Competent with hand and power tools

·    Strong work ethic with high energy levels and good communication

·    Physically fit person (able to lift 20kg and stand for long periods)

·    Able to work unsupervised and/or in a team environment

·    A clean, full driver's license - with ability to drive manual and automatic vehicles (and back a trailer)

·    Experience preferred but not essential as full training will be provided 

·   Have welding experience and/or welding tickets 

The Role 

·    Manufacturing Tilt Doors and Personal Access (PA) Doors in compliance with company standards

·    Insulating and Staining Sectional Doors

·  Welding parts and brackets

·  Maintaining cleanliness in the workshop and keeping parts well stocked and organised

·    Filling in job sheets accurately and recording essential job information

·    Following instructions and adhering to health and safety procedures

·   Driving Company vehicles to pick up parts tools and supplies

·    Unloading stock and recieiving deliveries

·   Full time Mon-Fri position with occasional Saturday work to meet client demands.  

On Offer 

·    Work in a well established national award winning company with continued growth. 

·    Ongoing training with opportunities to up skill / develop your knowledge

·    Competitive wage rates with uniform, tools and PPE supplied

·    Great friendly team

If this sounds like you, APPLY NOW or email colleen@wds.co.nz for information about the position. Applications close 18^th August 2026. Please note that we may begin shortlisting as we receive applications. We encourage early applications as we may withdraw the advertising at any time.