Welder
Company
Lupo Bakery
Location
Johannesburg
Posted
30 days ago
Via
Indeed
Job Description
The position will be responsible for:
• Methods, equipment and materials used in the welding trade.
· Methods, equipment and materials used in general maintenance work.
· Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies.
· Appropriate safety practices and procedures
· Health and safety regulations applicable to gas and arc welding
Requirements:
To be successful in this role you will need to meet the below requirements:
· Grade 12
· Bachelor’s degree in engineering, administration or facility management
· Minimum of +-5 years Welding experience
• Fully Computer Literate (Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint presentations)
• Working knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems
• Familiarity in drafting and understanding blueprints and schematics
• Effective communication and people management skills
· Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
Should you meet the requirements for the position, please send your cover letter and CV to [email protected]
Closing date for CV submissions: 03/02/2025
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Work Location: In person
• Methods, equipment and materials used in the welding trade.
· Methods, equipment and materials used in general maintenance work.
· Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies.
· Appropriate safety practices and procedures
· Health and safety regulations applicable to gas and arc welding
Requirements:
To be successful in this role you will need to meet the below requirements:
· Grade 12
· Bachelor’s degree in engineering, administration or facility management
· Minimum of +-5 years Welding experience
• Fully Computer Literate (Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint presentations)
• Working knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems
• Familiarity in drafting and understanding blueprints and schematics
• Effective communication and people management skills
· Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
Should you meet the requirements for the position, please send your cover letter and CV to [email protected]
Closing date for CV submissions: 03/02/2025
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Work Location: In person
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