Heavy Equipment Welder

Job Description

JOB PURPOSE

The position is responsible for providing welding repairs and support to the service function. The position reports directly to the Regional Service Manager.

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES

1-Welding Repairs  

Diagnose basic faults and recommend welding repair solutions upon consultation with the Service Supervisor. Use best welding techniques and materials to get the desired results according to the suppliers’ standard specifications.

2-Compliance with Service Policies and Procedures

Ensure that all work is carried out in accordance with company occupational health and safety regulation and with relevant environmental standards. Follow company uniform (dressing code) and safety gears at all times. Carry out repairs as per industry and supplier-prescribed standards. Maintain a clean and organized work area and workshop floor.

3-Welding Skills Development

Have a minimum required understanding of necessary machine systems. Acquire external certifications as required by the suppliers. Compliance with Technician Career Development Plan (TCDP).

4-Utilizaiton / Productivity / Efficiency

Carry out repairs to equipment in minimum possible time and minimum number of trips to customers’ sites and alternatively within the company workshop. 

Skills

• Able to speak/write English as per supplier requirements (they will be trained in Germany).
• Knowledge of the welding process for machinery.
• Able to define and explain GMAW / MMA process.
• Workers (welder, fitter) must show a valid Welding Certificate acc. ISO 9606-1 for high strength steels (S690QL/S890QL) or any other relevant valid certificate that needs to be verified by Schwing.