Welding Specialist

Role overview

Motion Asia Pacific is hiring a hands-on Welding Specialist for its Auckland location. This position suits people who are naturally curious, mechanically inclined, and keen to work on practical, meaningful tasks across industry. The role is based in Mt Wellington, Auckland and offers an attractive hourly rate along with incentives and group discounts.

About the company

Motion operates across the Asia Pacific region, including New Zealand, Australia, Indonesia, and Singapore, delivering industrial products and engineering services that help keep operations moving. The business is currently growing and working toward a 2027 expansion plan, with strong investment in employee capability and development to support long-term growth.

What the role involves

• Work with manufacturing and distribution teams to handle orders efficiently and keep customers informed on delivery progress.
• Accurately receive, check, and process customer orders while maintaining service quality and following Motion welding procedures and ASME IX standards.
• Weld, build, and test hoses to match customer specifications, while keeping detailed records of testing activity.
• Help maintain a safe workplace in line with OSH requirements and company policies.
• Oversee workshop stock levels and coordinate timely servicing and repairs of equipment such as pumps and reels.
• Track job costing carefully to support accuracy and customer satisfaction.
• Use a range of hose assembly methods, including hydraulic crimping and TIG welding of stainless-steel components.
• Check completed products to confirm they meet required specifications and regulations.
• Communicate clearly, professionally, and respectfully with internal teams and external customers.
• Take part in training and development activities as directed, and support colleagues to deliver strong customer service.

Skills and experience needed

• Trade qualification with demonstrated experience in stainless-steel TIG and purge welding.
• Basic lathe ability and the confidence to read and work from engineering drawings.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Forklift licence preferred.
• Full, current driver’s licence required for travel between branches.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional, positive, and collaborative approach with internal and external stakeholders.
• Customer-focused mindset with initiative, teamwork, respect, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Ability to work in line with company conduct expectations and safety requirements.

Benefits

• Attractive compensation package plus tools of the trade.
• Opportunity to join a progressive global organisation.
• Ongoing training and development to help you reach your potential.
• Inclusive workplace culture that values diversity.
• Access to free flu shots and counselling support through the Employee Assistance Program.

Eligibility

Applicants must be New Zealand citizens or hold the appropriate work visa to be considered for this role.

Additional information

This role is part of a company that places strong value on relationships and expects the successful candidate to build trusted connections across all levels of the business, while supporting the wider store network, managers, and leaders. The organisation is focused on continuous improvement and sustainable growth through ongoing investment in people, systems, processes, and new opportunities.

This is an equal-opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are based on ability, achievement, experience, conduct, and other legitimate business reasons.