General Welder
Company
Objectivepersonnel
Location
Pretoria
Posted
2 days ago
Via
via BeBee
Job Description
General Welder
Qualification
• Grade 12
• Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively in English.
• Trade Test in Welding (advantageous but not essential)
Requirements
• Minimum 3 years' proven experience as a welder in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Valid drivers license
• Experience working from engineering drawings.
• Experience with fabrication and assembly of metal components.
• Must be proficient in “Stick” (SMAW) and “TIG” (GTAW) processes.
• Must be proficient to weld at least in a 3G position (6G bonus)
• Must be proficient in the following welding material:
• Stainless steel (304L / 316L)
• Carbon Steel / Mild steel (516GR70 / 430A / etc.)
• Aluminium (1050 / 1050H14
• Attention to detail and be safety conscious
• Quality conscious
• Good hand-eye coordination, with the ability to work independently and under pressure
• Problem-solving ability, with good communication skills, also ensuring that production issues are communicated promptly
• Efficient Time management
• Be reliable and dependable
• Team player - Work effectively with supervisors and colleagues
• Safely manufacture, fabricate, repair and assemble metal components by performing high-quality welding using approved welding procedures and company quality standards.
• Responsible for ensuring that fabricated products meet dimensional, quality and safety requirements while maintaining productivity targets
• Stand for extended periods.
• Lift materials within safe manual handling limits.
• Work in confined spaces where required.
• Work in hot environments.
• Perform repetitive manual tasks.
• Use power tools safely.
• Wear PPE for extended periods.
Duties
• Production schedules
• Work instructions
• Engineering drawings
• Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS)
• Material issue documentation
• Raw materials
• Welding consumables
• Welding equipment
• Measuring instruments
• Quality standards
• Safety procedures
• Job cards
• Repair requests
• Maintain good housekeeping standards in accordance with company policies.
• Complete work within agreed production timelines.
• Minimise material waste.
• Reduce rework through quality workmanship.
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives.
• Meet daily production targets where applicable
• Quality welded components
• Fabricated assemblies meeting drawing specifications
• Completed production orders
• Accurate dimensional compliance
• Defect-free welds
• Properly completed job documentation
• Safe and clean work area
• Minimal material wastage
• Equipment maintained in working condition
• Compliance with quality and safety standards
• Equipment Maintenance
• Inspect welding equipment before use.
• Perform basic daily maintenance.
• Keep welding machines clean.
• Replace worn consumables.
• Report equipment faults promptly.
• Ensure tools are stored correctly
• Safety
• Wear prescribed PPE at all times.
• Follow company safety procedures.
• Maintain a clean and organised workstation.
• Document No.SP6.2 SF16 Revision No.: 0 Page 5 of 5
• Handle gas cylinders safely
• Ensure fire prevention measures are followed.
• Participate in safety meetings
• Fabrication
• Assemble fabricated components.
• Prepare materials before welding.
• Cut, grind and fit materials.
• Verify dimensions before welding.
• Maintain dimensional accuracy throughout fabrication.
• Assist with fitting and assembly when required
• Quality Control
• Inspect completed welds.
• Verify work against drawings and specifications.
• Identify welding defects.
• Correct non-conforming work.
• Ensure all work complies with company quality
Qualification
• Grade 12
• Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively in English.
• Trade Test in Welding (advantageous but not essential)
Requirements
• Minimum 3 years' proven experience as a welder in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Valid drivers license
• Experience working from engineering drawings.
• Experience with fabrication and assembly of metal components.
• Must be proficient in “Stick” (SMAW) and “TIG” (GTAW) processes.
• Must be proficient to weld at least in a 3G position (6G bonus)
• Must be proficient in the following welding material:
• Stainless steel (304L / 316L)
• Carbon Steel / Mild steel (516GR70 / 430A / etc.)
• Aluminium (1050 / 1050H14
• Attention to detail and be safety conscious
• Quality conscious
• Good hand-eye coordination, with the ability to work independently and under pressure
• Problem-solving ability, with good communication skills, also ensuring that production issues are communicated promptly
• Efficient Time management
• Be reliable and dependable
• Team player - Work effectively with supervisors and colleagues
• Safely manufacture, fabricate, repair and assemble metal components by performing high-quality welding using approved welding procedures and company quality standards.
• Responsible for ensuring that fabricated products meet dimensional, quality and safety requirements while maintaining productivity targets
• Stand for extended periods.
• Lift materials within safe manual handling limits.
• Work in confined spaces where required.
• Work in hot environments.
• Perform repetitive manual tasks.
• Use power tools safely.
• Wear PPE for extended periods.
Duties
• Production schedules
• Work instructions
• Engineering drawings
• Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS)
• Material issue documentation
• Raw materials
• Welding consumables
• Welding equipment
• Measuring instruments
• Quality standards
• Safety procedures
• Job cards
• Repair requests
• Maintain good housekeeping standards in accordance with company policies.
• Complete work within agreed production timelines.
• Minimise material waste.
• Reduce rework through quality workmanship.
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives.
• Meet daily production targets where applicable
• Quality welded components
• Fabricated assemblies meeting drawing specifications
• Completed production orders
• Accurate dimensional compliance
• Defect-free welds
• Properly completed job documentation
• Safe and clean work area
• Minimal material wastage
• Equipment maintained in working condition
• Compliance with quality and safety standards
• Equipment Maintenance
• Inspect welding equipment before use.
• Perform basic daily maintenance.
• Keep welding machines clean.
• Replace worn consumables.
• Report equipment faults promptly.
• Ensure tools are stored correctly
• Safety
• Wear prescribed PPE at all times.
• Follow company safety procedures.
• Maintain a clean and organised workstation.
• Document No.SP6.2 SF16 Revision No.: 0 Page 5 of 5
• Handle gas cylinders safely
• Ensure fire prevention measures are followed.
• Participate in safety meetings
• Fabrication
• Assemble fabricated components.
• Prepare materials before welding.
• Cut, grind and fit materials.
• Verify dimensions before welding.
• Maintain dimensional accuracy throughout fabrication.
• Assist with fitting and assembly when required
• Quality Control
• Inspect completed welds.
• Verify work against drawings and specifications.
• Identify welding defects.
• Correct non-conforming work.
• Ensure all work complies with company quality
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