Sheet Metal Worker – Antarctica

Ready for a role in a place unlike anywhere else, we've got just the opportunity you're looking for.

Location: McMurdo Station, Antarctica (approximately 1000 residents in summer season)
Rate: $55 per hour (WAGES, which means you'll also get annual leave, time and half for public holidays and lieu days)
Deployment: October 2026 - Feb 2026 (ideally you will be flexible, and able to stay on longer if required)
What's Included

• A once in a lifetime opportunity to live and work in Antarctica, surrounded by world-leading scientists, engineers, and a tight knit international community.
• Free accommodation for the entire duration of your stay
• Free meals prepared daily, no grocery bills, no cooking
• All required medical checks included as part of your deployment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform sheet metal fabrication, assembly, and installation on maintenance and construction projects
• Lay out and fabricate ductwork and building components using mechanical fasteners or welding
• Carry out a wide range of sheet metal work for heating and ventilation systems using forming tools and equipment
• Assist with insulation projects when required
• Respond to emergency service calls during and outside normal working hours
• Accurately document hours worked, materials used, and work completed
• Communicate job progress and material or
• labour requirements to the Supervisor
• Work from job plans, drawings, schematics, blueprints, manuals, and specifications
• Participate in community duties such as cleaning, recycling, and general station upkeep
• Perform other duties as required

Required Qualifications and Experience

• MUST have valid working rights in New Zealand (No sponsorship is available for this role, WHV is acceptable with relevant experience only)
• Relevant qualifications
• Successful completion of medical, dental, drug screening, and background checks
• Minimum three years of documented experience in sheet metal fabrication and assembly
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and diagrams
• Valid New Zealand driving licence
• Willingness and ability to deploy to Antarctica for extended periods

Sounds of interest? Apply now or send an up to date version of your CV to Georgia.walker@hays.net.nz and call Georgia on 021 967 565
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
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