Qualified Welder
Company
SA Metal Group (Pty) Ltd
Location
Johannesburg
Posted
3 days ago
Via
LinkedIn
Job Description
Job Description
The qualified Welder’s primary purpose is to provide support within the Engineering division in the Boilershop as dictated by operational requirements in the form of Welding structures and maintenance thereof.
THE FOLLOWING TASKS WILL INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
• Perform general welding on structures, trailers, trucks and other equipment
• Do positional welding where required
• Works in conjunction with Boilermaker
• Must be proficient in Arc, MIG ,TIG welding and Gouging.
• Grinding material as required
• Cutting material using cutting torch
Qualifying Experience
• Red Seal Welding certificate or equivalent qualification.
• 2 – 3 years post qualification experience
• Knowledge of various power tools
• Knowledge of various hand and workshop tools is an advantage
• Basic knowledge of Health and Safety Rules
• Must be physically fit and not have fear of heights
• Previous experience in a physically demanding working environment would be advantageous.
QUALIFYING ATTRIBUTES
• Enjoy technical activities
• Strength to handle materials, tools and machines
• Good hand-eye coordination
• Ability to work under challenging conditions and under pressure
• Able to work both independently as well as in a team.
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Willingness to assist in other divisions/departments as required by operational requirements.
• Willing to work overtime and shifts as and when required
• Hardworking and ability to take initiative.
• Problem solving skills.
We regret that it is not possible to contact all unsuccessful applicants. Applicants who have not been contacted within fourteen (14) days from the date of their submission should consider their application unsuccessful.
Please note that the successful candidate will receive a formal, written offer of employment after all applicable pre-employment checks have been completed. This offer will only be valid if it is signed by a company representative authorised to make such an offer. Representations made on behalf of the company in any other form do not constitute valid offers of employment and should not be construed as such.
The qualified Welder’s primary purpose is to provide support within the Engineering division in the Boilershop as dictated by operational requirements in the form of Welding structures and maintenance thereof.
THE FOLLOWING TASKS WILL INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
• Perform general welding on structures, trailers, trucks and other equipment
• Do positional welding where required
• Works in conjunction with Boilermaker
• Must be proficient in Arc, MIG ,TIG welding and Gouging.
• Grinding material as required
• Cutting material using cutting torch
Qualifying Experience
• Red Seal Welding certificate or equivalent qualification.
• 2 – 3 years post qualification experience
• Knowledge of various power tools
• Knowledge of various hand and workshop tools is an advantage
• Basic knowledge of Health and Safety Rules
• Must be physically fit and not have fear of heights
• Previous experience in a physically demanding working environment would be advantageous.
QUALIFYING ATTRIBUTES
• Enjoy technical activities
• Strength to handle materials, tools and machines
• Good hand-eye coordination
• Ability to work under challenging conditions and under pressure
• Able to work both independently as well as in a team.
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Willingness to assist in other divisions/departments as required by operational requirements.
• Willing to work overtime and shifts as and when required
• Hardworking and ability to take initiative.
• Problem solving skills.
We regret that it is not possible to contact all unsuccessful applicants. Applicants who have not been contacted within fourteen (14) days from the date of their submission should consider their application unsuccessful.
Please note that the successful candidate will receive a formal, written offer of employment after all applicable pre-employment checks have been completed. This offer will only be valid if it is signed by a company representative authorised to make such an offer. Representations made on behalf of the company in any other form do not constitute valid offers of employment and should not be construed as such.
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