Welder and Facilities Maintenance Worker

(6 Months Contract) - Rosslyn, Gauteng

Purpose of the Job

To perform maintenance at the depot, ensuring that the Company complies with its contractual obligations and that all equipment remains functional as per the specifications. Responsible for recordkeeping of maintenance activities and to report/escalate any serious and malicious damage to his superior.

Responsibilities:

• Repair cages and components in accordance with product data sheets and in compliance with all applicable standards of safety and performance.
• Repair metal components to restore full functionality and safety performance.
• Solve problems and develop innovative solutions to novel situations that require a fresh approach while still maintaining required standards of safety, stability, and security.
• Maintain tools and equipment to a professional standard.
• Keep workstations clean and orderly to retain a safe and operational work environment.
• Coordinate workflow with other members of the team and third-party agents.
• Train the apprentices to execute welds in a professional manner, examine work pieces for defects, and measure work pieces with straightedges or templates to ensure conformance with specifications.
• Work independently or with a small team of other welders to complete large and complex projects.
• Manage workflow, meet deadlines, and troubleshoot problems daily.
• General maintenance such as painting, sealing roofs and walls, repairs to the infrastructure and small construction projects.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• Bi-lingual - Afrikaans and English speaking.
• Minimum 10 years' experience in welding instruction.
• Minimum 10 years' experience in small to medium size steel engineering facility.

Essential Skills:

• Adhere to safety protocols.
• Attention to detail.
• Reliable and dedicated.
• Excellent communication skills.