Welding Specialist | Tauranga

Hands-on welding specialist role with Motion Fluid Power Technical & Solutions team. Interesting and meaningful work across industry; support and advance project design, tendering, and completion on budget and on time. Based in Mount Maunganui, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with manufacturing and distribution teams to manage orders efficiently and provide customers with delivery updates; Receive, validate, and process customer orders accurately, with attention to details, ensuring excellent service and adherence to Motion Welding Process -complaint to ASME IX Standard; Weld, assemble, and test hoses to customer specifications, maintaining detailed testing records; Promote and maintain a safe working environment according to OSH requirements and company policy; Manage workshop stock levels efficiently and ensure timely servicing and repairs of equipment like pumps and reels; Monitor job costings to ensure accuracy and customer satisfaction; Utilize various hose assembly techniques including hydraulic crimping and tig welding of stainless-steel parts; Inspect finished products to ensure compliance with specifications and regulations; Maintain professional, clear, and appropriate communication with internal and external customers, delivering polite and respectful service; Attend training and development sessions as directed and assist other staff to provide exceptional customer service

Requirements

Comply with Motion Australia Policies (e.g., Code of Conduct, D&A Policy) and actively promote a safe working environment per OSH requirements; Trade qualified with proven stainless steel TIG and purge welding experience; Basic lathe skills and ability to interpret engineering drawings; Experience in a manufacturing environment; Full and current driver’s license required for travel between branches; Strong written and verbal communication skills; Maintain professional, positive, and team-based internal and external relationships; Customer-centric with excellent engagement skills, demonstrating energy, initiative, teamwork, collaboration, respect, and a continuous improvement mindset; Be a New Zealand Citizen or have relevant work Visa requirements

Nice to have

Forklift license; curious and mechanically minded

Benefits

Attractive hourly rate + Incentive + group discounts; Attractive package & tools of the trade; Ongoing training and career development; Inclusive culture; Free flu shots and counselling services with Employee Assistance Program