Junior Welder
Company
Recruite Agency
Location
Durban
Posted
4 days ago
Via
via Jooble
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Job Description
Join the team at a well-established factory operation in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal in the role of Junior Welder. It is an ideal opportunity for a detail-oriented individual who takes pride in their work.
Skills development and on-the-job learning are a genuine part of the role. A strong emphasis is placed on safety, quality, and doing things right the first time. The working environment is collaborative, well-resourced, and focused on results. Qualified candidates are encouraged to get their applications in early.
The role is based on a production floor where quality control and throughput targets are central.
Responsibilities
• Set up and adjust welding equipment including amperage, voltage, gas flow, and wire feed speed for different materials and joint configurations.
• Ensure all fabrication work meets project specifications, welding codes, and quality standards before sign-off and handover.
• Store all welding consumables, tools, and equipment properly at the end of each shift to maintain order and prevent loss or damage.
• Perform welding operations using MIG, TIG, ARC, or CO2 processes on mild steel, stainless steel, and other metals according to welding procedure specifications.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area by removing slag, offcuts, and waste materials, and ensuring gas cylinders are stored and secured properly.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and welding symbols to determine joint preparation, filler material, and welding sequence.
• Adhere strictly to all occupational health and safety regulations and wear required PPE including welding helmet, gloves, safety boots, and protective clothing.
Requirements
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality welds that meet inspection standards.
• Physical fitness to work in confined spaces, at heights, and in outdoor conditions on construction sites.
• Proficiency in one or more welding processes including MIG, TIG, ARC, or CO2 welding on mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminium.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, welding symbols, and fabrication specifications accurately.
• A minimum of two to five years of practical welding experience in a workshop, construction, or industrial environment.
Qualifications
National Certificate in Welding Engineering
Skills development and on-the-job learning are a genuine part of the role. A strong emphasis is placed on safety, quality, and doing things right the first time. The working environment is collaborative, well-resourced, and focused on results. Qualified candidates are encouraged to get their applications in early.
The role is based on a production floor where quality control and throughput targets are central.
Responsibilities
• Set up and adjust welding equipment including amperage, voltage, gas flow, and wire feed speed for different materials and joint configurations.
• Ensure all fabrication work meets project specifications, welding codes, and quality standards before sign-off and handover.
• Store all welding consumables, tools, and equipment properly at the end of each shift to maintain order and prevent loss or damage.
• Perform welding operations using MIG, TIG, ARC, or CO2 processes on mild steel, stainless steel, and other metals according to welding procedure specifications.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area by removing slag, offcuts, and waste materials, and ensuring gas cylinders are stored and secured properly.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and welding symbols to determine joint preparation, filler material, and welding sequence.
• Adhere strictly to all occupational health and safety regulations and wear required PPE including welding helmet, gloves, safety boots, and protective clothing.
Requirements
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality welds that meet inspection standards.
• Physical fitness to work in confined spaces, at heights, and in outdoor conditions on construction sites.
• Proficiency in one or more welding processes including MIG, TIG, ARC, or CO2 welding on mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminium.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, welding symbols, and fabrication specifications accurately.
• A minimum of two to five years of practical welding experience in a workshop, construction, or industrial environment.
Qualifications
National Certificate in Welding Engineering
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