Qualified Welder – Medium to Heavy Fabrication
Company
Assign Services (Pty) Ltd - JHB
Location
Gauteng
Posted
28 days ago
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via BeBee
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Job Description
• Specialist Role
• Candidates must be trade tested/coded and experienced with high-strength structural steels (STRENX 700 or equivalent).
• The ability to work precisely from drawings and execute complex welding procedures (WPS compliance) is essential.
• Cutting, shaping, and smoothing metal using hand tools, power tools, and machines.
• Welding components using various welding equipment based on the process requirements.
• Testing and inspecting welded surfaces and structures to discover flaws.
• Maintaining equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety.
• Ensuring safety and structural integrity in the welds and metal structures created.
• Candidates must be trade tested/coded and experienced with high-strength structural steels (STRENX 700 or equivalent).
• The ability to work precisely from drawings and execute complex welding procedures (WPS compliance) is essential.
• Cutting, shaping, and smoothing metal using hand tools, power tools, and machines.
• Welding components using various welding equipment based on the process requirements.
• Testing and inspecting welded surfaces and structures to discover flaws.
• Maintaining equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety.
• Ensuring safety and structural integrity in the welds and metal structures created.
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