Senior welder

Responsibilities

• Able to fabricate, assemble and fit parts together
• Read blueprints and drawings and take or read measurements to plan layout and procedures
• welding, grinding, flame cutting and other relevant fabrication activitie
• 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 to match measurements)
• Operate angle grinders to prepare the parts that must be welded
• Align components using calipers, rulers etc. and clamp pieces
• Weld components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in various positions (vertical, horizontal or overhead)
• Maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety
• Hardworking and willing to learn

Requirements

• Proven experience as welder
• Experience using a variety of welding equipment and procedures (TIG, ARC, MIG, etc.)
• Experience in using electrical or manual tools (saws, squares, calipers etc.)
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and drawings
• Knowledge of relative safety standards and willingness to use protective clothing (face-shield, gloves etc.)
• Professional Certification (e.g. an AWS welding certificate) will be an added advantage