Welder

Welder


Company
Perfect Placement Recruitment
Location
Centurion
Via
Talent.com

Job Description
Job title: Welder

Vacancy type: Full time

Salary: Market-related

Location: Silverton, Pretoria

Duties:
• Read and interpret drawings and welding specifications.
• Perform welding using CO2 (MIG/MAG) and TIG (GTAW) processes on various metals.
• Set up, operate, and maintain welding equipment.
• Inspect and test welds to meet quality and code standards.
• Carry out repairs, rework, and finishing as needed.
• Maintain safety standards and a clean work environment.
• Collaborate with team members to complete projects on time.

Requirements:
• Trade certification and double coded welder qualification (CO2 and TIG) - beneficial.
• Experience working with aluminium and thick steel.
• Matric - beneficial
• Boiler maker experience - beneficial
• Proven experience as a welder, with competency in both CO2 and TIG processes.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and welding symbols.
• Knowledge of welding standards, codes, and safety regulations.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality welds.
• Physical stamina and manual dexterity for handling heavy equipment and working in confined spaces.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Problem-solving skills for identifying welding defects and applying corrective measures.

By submitting your information and application you hereby confirm:
1. That you have no objection to us retaining your personal information in our database for future matching/ POPI Policy.
2. Due to the nature of the position, that we can do an ITC check if our client is interested in your CV.
3. That the information you have provided to us is true, correct, and up to date.

PLEASE NOTE:
Correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates. Should you not hear from us within 30 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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