Qualified Boilermaker Welder - Johannesburg Gauteng

• Matric (Standard 10) or recognized equivalent qualification
• Relevant Trade Test Certification – Boilermaker / Welder
• Successful Completion of a relevant Apprenticeship program is required.
• Proven experience as a Welder – minimum 5 years.
• Located in Vanderbijlpark, Vereeniging or surrounding areas in the Sedibeng Area
• Experienced using a variety of welding equipment and procedures (TIG, MMA etc).
• Experience in using electrical or manual tools (saws, squares, calipers etc).
• Be prepared to work overtime.
• Be prepared to use their initiative and be able to complete tasks successfully and expeditiously with minimum supervision.
• Able to demonstrate good communication skills and be fully literate in English.
• Be a strong team player and have a passion to learn new things

Duties:

• Read blueprints and drawings and take or read measurements to plan layouts and procedures.
• Determine the appropriate welding equipment or method based on requirements.
• Set up components for welding according to specifications (e.g. cut material with powered saws, gas cutting equipment to match measurements).
• Operate angle grinders to prepare the parts that must be welded.
• Align components using calipers, rules etc. and clamp pieces.
• Weld components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in various positions (vertical, horizontal or overhead).
• Repair machinery and other components by welding pieces and filling gaps.
• Test and inspect welded surfaces and structure to discover flaws.
• Maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety
• Relationships: Factory Management, Safety and Quality Coordinator, Maintenance personnel and operators

Skills

• Must be able to read and interpret technical documents and drawings.
• Must have an interest in repairing and building production machinery.
• Physical strength and stamina.
• Good eye hand coordination.
• Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces.
• Pay attention to details
• Put personal and co-worker safety first in everything that you do.

Safety

• Safety is extremely important and the employee will be responsible for:
• Following all the company’s safety rules and policies.
• Wearing safety equipment and PPE.
• Reporting all dangerous or unsafe behavior to the supervisor or the manager.
• Never to engage in any unsafe act.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

ü  Adhere to and uphold the Company Vision and Mission Statement and Company Business Way principles.

ü  Be prepared to work overtime and be placed on standby when required.

ü  Able to demonstrate good communication skills and be fully literate in English.

ü  Fault finding and troubleshooting aptitude

ü  Attention to detail

ü  Apply initiative and be able to complete tasks successfully and expeditiously with minimum supervision and within precise limits or standards or accuracy.

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