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Babcock is looking for a Fabricator Welder to join the team based in Devonport, Auckland.

About the role

As a Heavy Fabricator at Babcock, you’ll be hands-on with large-scale fabrication projects supporting ship and shore-based operations. From shaping and welding high-grade metals to constructing complex pipe systems, your work will directly contribute to the safety and performance of naval and industrial assets. You’ll be part of a skilled crew in Devonport, working with cutting-edge equipment and supported by a culture that values precision, safety, and collaboration.

Work where your trade makes a real impact. This is more than just a workshop role—it’s a chance to be part of a company that thrives on complexity and delivers excellence. You’ll be trusted to make decisions, solve problems, and contribute ideas that improve how we work. With opportunities to support other teams, grow your skills through planned training, and work on diverse projects, this role offers stability, variety, and the chance to be part of something bigger.

•    $46 per hour (trade certificate essential)
  •    1.5x paid after 40hrs
  •    2x paid after 43hrs
  •    Additional benefits

  
About you

You’re a seasoned fabricator who thrives in a busy, hands-on environment. You know your way around heavy metals, welding specs, and workshop machinery. You’re confident reading engineering drawings and fabricating to exacting standards. You take pride in your work, solve problems on the fly, and collaborate well with others. You’re safety-conscious, reliable, and ready to contribute to a team that values your trade expertise and your ability to deliver under pressure.

Key Required Skills

•    Heavy fabrication of steel, aluminium, stainless & copper nickel
  •    TIG, MIG, and Stick welding proficiency
  •    Pipe system fabrication and mock-up techniques
  •    Operation of CNC profile cutters and hydraulic presses
  •    Reading and interpreting engineering drawings
  •    Workshop process improvement and SOP compliance
  •    Cross-team collaboration and support
  •    Hazard assessment and HSE compliance

Key Required Qualifications

•    Trade Certificate (Level 4) in Fabrication or equivalent
  •    Relevant Welding Certifications
  •    Minimum 5 years’ experience in marine or industrial fabrication
  •    Full NZ Driver’s License (Class 1 minimum)

Your future at Babcock – what we offer you 

•    Our work life integration policy brings together leave entitlements which include annual leave, wellbeing leave, paid parental leave, defence reservist leave plus more; 
•    We will provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your career, supported by our capability framework plus ongoing access to self-led learning modules through LinkedIn Learning and access to study leave; 
•    You’ll have access to beRewarded which will provide you with endless discounts across retail, health, entertainment, travel and much more, plus novated leasing options and corporate shares plan; 
•    Your wellbeing is supported through our online wellbeing program Munch, Mind, Move, Money, access to our employee assistance program plus you can access two days annually from your personal leave as wellbeing days; 
•    You’ll be able to participate in our weRecognise program which is an opportunity to recognise the outstanding work our people do each and every day in living our principles which are Be kind, Collaborate, Be Curious, Think Outcomes, Be Courageous and Own & Deliver 

Who we are

 
Babcock International Group, the aerospace and defence company, has been trusted to deliver bespoke, highly skilled engineering services for over a century.

Across Australia and New Zealand, Babcock has grown to a team of over 1,600 talented people, and we are on a path of continued growth and expansion. We operate across sectors such as defence, commercial marine, aviation, airports, communications, emergency services and engineering consultancy.

Some of the programs our team across Australia and New Zealand are proud to be a part of involve:
•    Providing emergency medical and search & rescue aviation services through our Aviation & Critical Services business;
•    Designing and supporting key systems for submarines and surface ships through our Marine business;
•    Providing fleet wide through life support and asset management services for Navy customers;
•    Managing critical assets for a range of sectors through our Land Business.

So, if you would like to join us and help create a safe and secure world, together, please apply via the Apply Now’ button below. 

To learn more about us visit www.babcock.com.au

We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and experience however, the successful candidate must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand and capable of obtaining a New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) Security Clearance.

Please note, should your application progress you may be required to complete pre-employment checks. These checks may include but not limited to, reference checks, MOJ, security check, qualifications and right to work.

Babcock Australasia is a Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.

Job Req #71637