Maintenance Welder
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12 days ago
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Job Description
Position Overview
We are seeking a skilled and reliable Maintenance Welder with proven experience in a factory/manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for welding, general maintenance, and supporting plant operations within a machine shop and foundry environment. Experience in welding non-ferrous castings will be highly advantageous.
Minimum Requirements
• Previous work experience in a factory/manufacturing environment (essential)
• TIG welding, COâ?? welding, and ARC welding experience (certificates/qualifications required)
• Proven general maintenance experience
• Ability to safely operate hand tools and power tools
• Physically fit and able to lift heavy objects
• Excellent time management and punctuality
• Effective communication skills
Key Responsibilities
• Perform welding of non-ferrous castings
• Assist with emergency mechanical and electrical breakdown repairs
• Conduct preventative and routine maintenance within a machine shop/foundry environment
• Assist in diagnosing and repairing electrical faults on plant machinery and equipment
• Execute preventative maintenance schedules on plant, machinery, and equipment
• Carry out general facility maintenance as required
We are seeking a skilled and reliable Maintenance Welder with proven experience in a factory/manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for welding, general maintenance, and supporting plant operations within a machine shop and foundry environment. Experience in welding non-ferrous castings will be highly advantageous.
Minimum Requirements
• Previous work experience in a factory/manufacturing environment (essential)
• TIG welding, COâ?? welding, and ARC welding experience (certificates/qualifications required)
• Proven general maintenance experience
• Ability to safely operate hand tools and power tools
• Physically fit and able to lift heavy objects
• Excellent time management and punctuality
• Effective communication skills
Key Responsibilities
• Perform welding of non-ferrous castings
• Assist with emergency mechanical and electrical breakdown repairs
• Conduct preventative and routine maintenance within a machine shop/foundry environment
• Assist in diagnosing and repairing electrical faults on plant machinery and equipment
• Execute preventative maintenance schedules on plant, machinery, and equipment
• Carry out general facility maintenance as required
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