Qualified Welder

Qualified Welder


Company
SA Metal
Location
Cape Town
Posted
17 hours ago
Via
via Job Mail

Job Description
The Boilershop department currently has a vacancy for a hardworking, dedicated Qualified Welder to join their team. The successful candidate must be able to perform general welding on structures, trailers, trucks and other equipment and machinery. The successful candidate must repair existing components while working accurately and neatly; this applies to repairs and maintenance performed in the workshop and onsite. The successful candidate works in conjunction with the Boilermakers and must be proficient in all forms of welding. The successful candidate must furthermore ensure that their work space is kept neat and tidy (housekeeping) in the workshop and onsite.

Qualifying Criteria:
• Must have a relevant trade test certificate in Welding
• Minimum 5-8 years’ experience in a similar environment (Steel and or Industrial environment)
• Must have experience in pipe welding work
• Extensive knowledge of power tools
• Enjoys technical activities
• Knowledge of Health and Safety Rules
• Ability to work under challenging conditions
• Excellent communication skills

Qualifying Attributes
• Hard-working and self-motivated
• Must be prepared to work overtime when required
• Strength to handle materials & tools (physically fit)
• Must have sober habits
• Good hand-eye coordination
• Able to work at heights and in confined spaces
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team
• Time management and organizational skills
• Excellent standards in execution

Job title: Qualified Welder

Reporting to: Boilershop Manager

Job type:

Permanent position

Benefits include

· Provident fund

· Life cover at 4x annual salary

· Funeral cover

· 15 x paid leave days per annum

· Long service leave after five years of employment

Standard hours

07h30–17h00: Monday – Thursday

07h30–16h00: Friday

May be required to work overtime as per operational requirements

Salary

We offer a highly competitive package depending on the extent of the applicant’s qualifications and experience.

Applicants

We regret that it is not possible to contact all unsuccessful applicants. Applicants who have not been contacted within fourteen 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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