Welder

Welder


Company
SOUTH AFRICAN FUNERAL SUPPLIES
Location
Durban
Salary
R 1,3K–R 1,5K a week
Posted
3 days ago
Via
via Indeed

Job Description
A well established Casket Manufacturing Company based in Phoenix , Industrial Park seeks to employ the services of a Qualified Welder based at the Head Office in Phoenix , Industrial Park.

Duties and responsibilities include but is not limited to;
• Interpret blueprints, drawings, and measurements to plan layouts.
• Weld small and large components such as copper plumbing, beams, and pipelines.
• Use specialized machinery for industrial welding and oversee machines that perform the same job.
• Maintain and repair all machinery.
• Assess welded surfaces, structures and components to identify errors.
• Follow and enforce strict safety regulations such as wearing heat-resistant gloves, protective masks, and safety shoes.
• Monitor machinery for appropriate usage and temperature.
• Weld components in flat, vertical, and overhead positions
• Blueprints and drawings and take or read measurements to plan layout and procedures.
• Determine the appropriate welding equipment or method based on requirements
• Set up components for welding according to specifications (e.g. cut material with powered saws to match measurements).
• Operate angle grinders to prepare the parts that must be welded.
• Align components using calipers, rulers etc. and clamp pieces
• Weld components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in various positions (vertical, horizontal or overhead)
• Repair machinery and other components by welding pieces and filling gaps
• Test and inspect welded surfaces and structure to discover flaws
• Maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety
• To ensure housekeeping is of an acceptable standard.
• Ensuring daily maintenance of all tools, equipment and machinery.
• Adhering to all company policies & procedures at all times

Should you not hear back from us within 14 days, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

Pay: R1 300,00 - R1 500,00 per week

Work Location: In person

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