Welder
Company
Fives
Location
Abu Dhabi
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
13 days ago
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Job Description
Fives Services Gulf is actively seeking a Welder to join our team in UAE.
At Fives, we are all driven by a common calling, to prove that industry can
do it!
We work together daily to make industry an answer to all of the major
technological, environmental, social and economic challenges of our time.
How do we do that?
For over 200 years, we’ve invented and designed solutions and technologies
that substantially and sustainably improve everyone’s daily life.
Fives Services Gulf is the Fives service Centre for the Middle East, with a
team of 160 people based in Bahrain, UAE and Saudi Arabia, Fives Services
Gulf provides local customer service, project execution support and local
parts sourcing, in addition to carrying out refit and modernization
projects, audits and technical assistance on customer sites. A team is also
dedicated to the maintenance of equipment in operation at our customers'
plants.
We are committed, fulfilled and give meaning to our mission, which is to
work together to develop new solutions for the industry of tomorrow: an
industry that respects the environment and helps to make the world a better
place.
JOB CONTENT
It is with you, that industry can do it!
Position Summary
To perform high-quality welding using various welding processes on
different materials including stainless steel and mild steel. The role
supports the delivery of workshop and site services in line with Company
policies, procedures, and international welding standards, ensuring safety,
accuracy, and reliability in all operations.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Review and interpret welding blueprints, drawings, specifications,
and work orders to plan daily welding and fabrication requirements,
ensuring proper selection of materials, consumables, and welding
processes in accordance with codes and standards
• Carry out pre-welding preparations, including material cleaning, edge
preparation, joint fit-up, and alignment to ensure welding is
performed as per design requirements and technical specifications
• Execute welding activities using FCAW, SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, and other
approved processes for SS, MS, Aluminum, and Alloy materials, while
adhering to company procedures, quality standards, and international
codes
• Detect and troubleshoot minor irregularities during welding
operations by adjusting equipment settings, monitoring arc stability,
and ensuring consumables are properly handled to achieve high-quality
welds free of defects
• Conduct post-weld inspections to ensure compliance with technical
requirements
• Maintain welding equipment in good working order through regular
checks and adjustments
• Ensure compliance with all relevant (internal and external)
regulations including HSEQ requirements using Company policies and
procedures as appropriate
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Proficient in FCAW, SMAW, GMAW, and GTAW welding processes for
Stainless Steel (SS) and Mild Steel (MS); preferably certified in 6G
position
• Experienced in structural fabrication and piping welding applications
• Skilled in applying distortion control techniques to maintain
dimensional accuracy
• 15+ years of professional welding experience with certifications in
TIG, MIG, and other relevant processes
• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Preferably experienced in Alloy Steel and Aluminum welding operations
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Basic user of MS Office
Why come to Fives?
By becoming part of Fives, you will join an international group offering
access to a wide range of growth and mobility opportunities. We provide an
environment where you can learn, grow, and develop both professionally and
personally.
Industry can do it with you!
Key Benefits:
• Competitive compensation package
• Health and life insurance
• Learning and development opportunities
• Gym reimbursement support
• Work-life balance
• Social events and team activities
At Fives, we are all driven by a common calling, to prove that industry can
do it!
We work together daily to make industry an answer to all of the major
technological, environmental, social and economic challenges of our time.
How do we do that?
For over 200 years, we’ve invented and designed solutions and technologies
that substantially and sustainably improve everyone’s daily life.
Fives Services Gulf is the Fives service Centre for the Middle East, with a
team of 160 people based in Bahrain, UAE and Saudi Arabia, Fives Services
Gulf provides local customer service, project execution support and local
parts sourcing, in addition to carrying out refit and modernization
projects, audits and technical assistance on customer sites. A team is also
dedicated to the maintenance of equipment in operation at our customers'
plants.
We are committed, fulfilled and give meaning to our mission, which is to
work together to develop new solutions for the industry of tomorrow: an
industry that respects the environment and helps to make the world a better
place.
JOB CONTENT
It is with you, that industry can do it!
Position Summary
To perform high-quality welding using various welding processes on
different materials including stainless steel and mild steel. The role
supports the delivery of workshop and site services in line with Company
policies, procedures, and international welding standards, ensuring safety,
accuracy, and reliability in all operations.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Review and interpret welding blueprints, drawings, specifications,
and work orders to plan daily welding and fabrication requirements,
ensuring proper selection of materials, consumables, and welding
processes in accordance with codes and standards
• Carry out pre-welding preparations, including material cleaning, edge
preparation, joint fit-up, and alignment to ensure welding is
performed as per design requirements and technical specifications
• Execute welding activities using FCAW, SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, and other
approved processes for SS, MS, Aluminum, and Alloy materials, while
adhering to company procedures, quality standards, and international
codes
• Detect and troubleshoot minor irregularities during welding
operations by adjusting equipment settings, monitoring arc stability,
and ensuring consumables are properly handled to achieve high-quality
welds free of defects
• Conduct post-weld inspections to ensure compliance with technical
requirements
• Maintain welding equipment in good working order through regular
checks and adjustments
• Ensure compliance with all relevant (internal and external)
regulations including HSEQ requirements using Company policies and
procedures as appropriate
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Proficient in FCAW, SMAW, GMAW, and GTAW welding processes for
Stainless Steel (SS) and Mild Steel (MS); preferably certified in 6G
position
• Experienced in structural fabrication and piping welding applications
• Skilled in applying distortion control techniques to maintain
dimensional accuracy
• 15+ years of professional welding experience with certifications in
TIG, MIG, and other relevant processes
• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Preferably experienced in Alloy Steel and Aluminum welding operations
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Basic user of MS Office
Why come to Fives?
By becoming part of Fives, you will join an international group offering
access to a wide range of growth and mobility opportunities. We provide an
environment where you can learn, grow, and develop both professionally and
personally.
Industry can do it with you!
Key Benefits:
• Competitive compensation package
• Health and life insurance
• Learning and development opportunities
• Gym reimbursement support
• Work-life balance
• Social events and team activities
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