Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) Welder - Gauteng, Pretori
Company
Job Placements
Location
City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality
Posted
5 days ago
Via
via Gumtree
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Job Description
Duties
• Reporting to the workshop foreman
• Advanced TIG welding on aluminium and stainless steel components
• Fabrication and assembly according to technical drawings and specifications
• Grinding, finishing and fitment of fabricated components
• Working accurately from digital drawings, photos and specifications
• Maintaining high-quality workmanship and attention to detail
• Ensuring workshop safety and cleanliness standards are maintained
• Working independently while meeting deadlines and production targets
Requirements:
• Proven TIG welding experience within a fabrication or automotive environment
• Strong aluminium and stainless-steel welding ability
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
• Excellent finishing and fabrication skills
• Reliable, disciplined and physically fit
• Ability to work well under pressure and within a team environment
• Trade qualification advantageous but not essential
• Welding certification advantageous
• Valid drivers licence advantageous
• Basic computer literacy advantageous
If your current experience and skillsets tick majority of the job specification boxes, then:
Apply directly now Send your CV to
• Reporting to the workshop foreman
• Advanced TIG welding on aluminium and stainless steel components
• Fabrication and assembly according to technical drawings and specifications
• Grinding, finishing and fitment of fabricated components
• Working accurately from digital drawings, photos and specifications
• Maintaining high-quality workmanship and attention to detail
• Ensuring workshop safety and cleanliness standards are maintained
• Working independently while meeting deadlines and production targets
Requirements:
• Proven TIG welding experience within a fabrication or automotive environment
• Strong aluminium and stainless-steel welding ability
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
• Excellent finishing and fabrication skills
• Reliable, disciplined and physically fit
• Ability to work well under pressure and within a team environment
• Trade qualification advantageous but not essential
• Welding certification advantageous
• Valid drivers licence advantageous
• Basic computer literacy advantageous
If your current experience and skillsets tick majority of the job specification boxes, then:
Apply directly now Send your CV to
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