Coded Welder
Company
Human Link Consulting
Location
Durban
Posted
20 days ago
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Job Description
We are looking for skilled and certified Coded Welders to join our team.
• *Responsibilities**:
- Perform welding tasks using various techniques, including MIG and TIG welding.
- Work with materials such as stainless steel and carbon steel, ensuring high-quality and precise welds.
- Read and interpret technical drawings and specifications to determine welding requirements.
- Inspect and test welds to ensure they meet ISO standards and client specifications.
- Maintain welding equipment and tools in safe working condition.
- Follow safety regulations and guidelines to maintain a safe working environment.
- Collaborate with team members to meet project timelines and quality standards.
- Undertake additional tasks related to welding and fabrication as needed.
• *Requirements**:
- Certification as a Coded Welder, with expertise in MIG and TIG welding techniques.
- Prior experience in an ISO-certified or high-quality welding environment is preferred.
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical drawings and specifications.
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality workmanship.
- Knowledge of safety protocols and ability to operate safely in potentially hazardous environments.
- Ability to work under challenging conditions
- No fear of heights or working in confined spaces
- Excellent communication skills (understand, read and write in English)
- Must be medically fit to work in all areas.
- Short-listed applicants will be required to undergo pre-screening assessments and interviews.
- Reliable transport
• *Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Temp to perm
Contract length: 3 months
• *Responsibilities**:
- Perform welding tasks using various techniques, including MIG and TIG welding.
- Work with materials such as stainless steel and carbon steel, ensuring high-quality and precise welds.
- Read and interpret technical drawings and specifications to determine welding requirements.
- Inspect and test welds to ensure they meet ISO standards and client specifications.
- Maintain welding equipment and tools in safe working condition.
- Follow safety regulations and guidelines to maintain a safe working environment.
- Collaborate with team members to meet project timelines and quality standards.
- Undertake additional tasks related to welding and fabrication as needed.
• *Requirements**:
- Certification as a Coded Welder, with expertise in MIG and TIG welding techniques.
- Prior experience in an ISO-certified or high-quality welding environment is preferred.
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical drawings and specifications.
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality workmanship.
- Knowledge of safety protocols and ability to operate safely in potentially hazardous environments.
- Ability to work under challenging conditions
- No fear of heights or working in confined spaces
- Excellent communication skills (understand, read and write in English)
- Must be medically fit to work in all areas.
- Short-listed applicants will be required to undergo pre-screening assessments and interviews.
- Reliable transport
• *Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Temp to perm
Contract length: 3 months
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