• Successful completion of a relevant apprenticeship program is required (Red Seal Certification).
• Previously documented codings
• Valid Driver’s Licence.
• Must complete a mandatory competency assessment. (e.g. 6 G Welding Test with GTAW)

EXPERIENCE

• Proven 5 years of experience as a welder.

DUTIES

• Have an extensive understanding of welding work
• Experience using a variety of welding equipment and processes; e.g. GTAW, SMAW, GMAW and ALU.
• Experience in structural and pipe welding/pipe fitting.
• Confident in mild steel and stainless steel welding.

• Highly skilled with a grinder – preparation of welded surfaces and final finishing
• Deftness and attention to detail.
• Read Manufacturing Drawings
• Assist with Planning, Scheduling & Monitoring of Work
• Support-related manufacturing requirements
• Provide individual opinions on how to increase the quality of products that are being manufactured.
• Set up components for welding according to specifications
• Cutting of materials with powered saws to match measurements.
• Operate angle grinders to prepare parts to be welded.
• Align components using callipers, rulers, etc and clamping pieces of material.
• Welding components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in various positions.
• Interpret welding-related requirements and troubleshoot welding problems
• Testing structures
• Inspection of surfaces before welding.
• Quality control of workmanship on completion of the job.
• Test and inspect welding structures to discover flaws.
• Assist with Administration Responsibilities
• Ensure that job sheets are filled in timeously and are not to be completed duringworking hours.
• Ensure that vehicle logbooks are completed accurately.
• Ensure that job sheets are accurate and a true reflection before invoicing.
• Ensure that all job sheet scheduling is up to date at all times.
• Health and Safety

OTHER / BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCE

• Punctual
• Honest

• Safety Conscious
• Accurate
• Problem-solving
• Time management skills
• Dealing with pressure
• Conflict handling
• Communication skills
• Confidence
• Precision
• Excellence
• Tidiness

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

• None

Appointment/s will include the principles of Employment Equity.

Applicants who have not been contacted after 21 days should accept that their applications have been unsuccessful.