Fabricator Welder

Hynds is seeking a skilled and safety-conscious Fabrication Welder to join our manufacturing team in Pokeno. Reporting to the Workshop Supervisor, you'll fabricate large, high-specification production equipment to millimetre accuracy, working alongside our Mechanical Designer to improve and optimise designs. No two days look the same — one day you're building a new piece of production equipment, the next you're solving an engineering problem or improving how something performs.

If you take pride in a clean weld, a well-run workshop, and solving problems with your hands, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

• Assembling and fabricating high-specification production equipment for our manufacturing sites
• Welding across Arc, MIG, TIG and stainless
• Running the lathe, mill, press and other workshop equipment
• Building solutions to engineering problems — and owning them until the job's done right
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings
• Ordering materials, managing spares stock, and keeping a clean, safe workspace (5S)
• Working between the workshop and our manufacturing sites when required

What You'll Bring

• Certified Welder, proficient across Arc, MIG, TIG and stainless — ideally 3+ years' experience
• Confident on a lathe, mill and press, and comfortable in a fitter's workshop
• Full NZ Class 1 driver licence
• Forklift experience in a workshop environment
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Working knowledge of industrial machinery, CAD, hydraulics, pneumatics and electrical systems an advantage
• Someone who knows how things work because you've pulled them apart — and puts them back together better

Benefits

• Health insurance (subject to eligibility criteria)
• Access to company partner discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme

Who We Are

Since 1973, Hynds has been New Zealand's leading supplier for water and water-based waste management across civil and rural infrastructure. We're family-owned and proud of it — our reputation is built on genuine customer service and a culture where people matter, we do what's right, and we back our customers to succeed.

At Hynds, we believe diverse teams make better decisions and stronger businesses. We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is welcomed, supported, and encouraged to thrive. If you meet most of the criteria and are excited about this opportunity, we encourage you to apply — even if you don't tick every box.

Pre-Employment Checks

All applicants will be required to pass a pre-employment medical, alcohol and drug screen, and criminal history check. You must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.