Welder

Reporting to the relevant manager, the Welder will collaborate with production supervisors and engineers to identify opportunities and record and report production data at a factory operation in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal.

The setting is busy but well-organised, with a focus on getting the job done properly. There is real scope for growth and skills development for the right person. Do not miss this chance — send through your application without delay.

The role is based on a production floor where quality control and throughput targets are central.

Responsibilities
Fabrication & Production
• Set up, programme, and operate CNC lathes, milling machines, and conventional machine tools to manufacture precision components to exact tolerances, selecting appropriate cutting speeds, feeds, and tooling for each material type and machining operation.
• Fabricate, assemble, and weld structural steel components, pressure vessels, and piping systems according to detailed engineering drawings, using MIG, TIG, and arc welding processes to produce structurally sound and visually acceptable welds that pass non-destructive testing.
• Monitor production machinery during operation to detect abnormal sounds, vibrations, or output quality variations, stopping equipment for investigation and making necessary adjustments to prevent defective output and unplanned downtime.
• Read and interpret complex engineering drawings, welding symbols, and work instructions to determine fabrication sequences, material requirements, and dimensional tolerances before commencing production on each job to minimise rework and material wastage.
Quality Control & Inspection
• Conduct incoming inspection of raw materials and components against purchase specifications and material certificates using precision measuring instruments including micrometres, vernier callipers, height gauges, and hardness testers.
• Document, classify, and report all non-conformances identified during production, actively participating in root cause investigations using techniques such as fishbone analysis and five-why methodology to prevent recurrence of the same defects.
Safety & Workshop Management
• Maintain a clean, organised, and efficient workshop environment following 5S principles by sorting, setting in order, shining, standardising, and sustaining work area organisation, tool storage, and material storage across all workstations and storage zones.
• Coordinate the safe storage and handling of hazardous substances including welding gases, solvents, and cutting fluids, ensuring safety data sheets are available at points of use and that emergency spill response procedures are understood and practised by all workshop staff.

Requirements
• Physical fitness to stand for extended periods, handle heavy materials, and work in an industrial environment with noise and heat.
• The ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings, welding symbols, and work instructions to produce components to specification.
• For quality inspection roles, proficiency in using precision measuring instruments and knowledge of inspection techniques and sampling plans.
• A minimum of three to five years of post-trade test experience in a manufacturing, engineering, or heavy industrial workshop.
• Willingness to work shifts, overtime, and be on standby as required to support production demands and maintenance schedules.
• Strong understanding of occupational health and safety regulations and a demonstrated commitment to safe working practices.

Qualifications
Trade Certificate in Fitting and Turning or Millwright