Welder

The main purpose is primarily to ensure that all plant equipment is functioning or operating at high levels of reliability and are maintained periodically as scheduled and all breakdowns are resolved soonest in order to ensure maximum plant availability as well as ensuring that the factory meets its key KPIs which include but are not limited to volume and quality compliance, costs and downtime reduction.

• Set up welding machines based on the job at hand or using a Welding Procedure Specification.
• Read and interpret blueprints and/or drawings to determine the specific welding requirements.
• Ability to on all types of welding inclusive of MIG and TIG weld for steel, aluminum, mild and stainless steel components based on the specifications of the blueprints and/or drawings.

• Welds precision or close tolerance parts and assemblies
• Reworks and repairs parts and assemblies.
• Maintains welds on various items using a variety of welding processes and positions.

• Ensure work is done safely and meets quality standards.
• Follow, create and help maintain Welding Procedure Specifications.
• Ability to test welding quality and integrity.
• Assist in breakdowns requiring welding and modifications.
• Assemble items/profiles from drawings.
• Keep work areas clean and organized and take proper care of all equipment and facilities.
• Follow all company rules and policies.
• Provide a great level of attention to detail and focus on the given task.
• Follow all safety rules and quality standards.
• Work with team members to maximize productivity and efficiency.
• Proper storage of finished fabricated products.
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs and uses.
• Uphold all ISO and OSHA standards applicable to the responsibilities above.

Administration and Document Completion

• Maintaining a record of all the maintenance work that has been conducted on the machinery.
• Complete daily shift reports.
• Ensures that parts and spares are in stock for welding activities
• Performing Standby and Shift duties in line with operational requirements.

• N3 and Trade in Welding
• 5 years post-apprenticeship experience in FMCG environment
• Good knowledge of GMP
• Team player
• Ability to work with a diverse workforce