General Welder
Objective Personnel Pretoria R 12/month
Qualification
- Grade 12
- Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively in English.
- Trade Test in Welding (advantageous but not essential)
- Minimum 3 years' proven experience as a welder in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
- Valid drivers license
- Experience working from engineering drawings.
- Experience with fabrication and assembly of metal components.
- Must be proficient in "Stick" (SMAW) and "TIG" (GTAW) processes.
- Must be proficient to weld at least in a 3G position (6G bonus)
- Must be proficient in the following welding material:
- Stainless steel (304L / 316L)
- Carbon Steel / Mild steel (516GR70 / 430A / etc.)
- Aluminium (1050 / 1050H14
- Attention to detail and be safety conscious
- Quality conscious
- Good hand-eye coordination, with the ability to work independently and under pressure
- Problem-solving ability, with good communication skills, also ensuring that production issues are communicated promptly
- Efficient Time management
- Be reliable and dependable
- Team player - Work effectively with supervisors and colleagues
- Safely manufacture, fabricate, repair and assemble metal components by performing high-quality welding using approved welding procedures and company quality standards.
- Responsible for ensuring that fabricated products meet dimensional, quality and safety requirements while maintaining productivity targets
- Stand for extended periods.
- Lift materials within safe manual handling limits.
- Work in confined spaces where required.
- Work in hot environments.
- Perform repetitive manual tasks.
- Use power tools safely.
- Wear PPE for extended periods.
- Production schedules
- Work instructions
- Engineering drawings
- Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS)
- Material issue documentation
- Raw materials
- Welding consumables
- Welding equipment
- Measuring instruments
- Quality standards
- Safety procedures
- Job cards
- Repair requests
- Maintain good housekeeping standards in accordance with company policies.
- Complete work within agreed production timelines.
- Minimise material waste.
- Reduce rework through quality workmanship.
- Assist with continuous improvement initiatives.
- Meet daily production targets where applicable
- Quality welded components
- Fabricated assemblies meeting drawing specifications
- Completed production orders
- Accurate dimensional compliance
- Defect-free welds
- Properly completed job documentation
- Safe and clean work area
- Minimal material wastage
- Equipment maintained in working condition
- Compliance with quality and safety standards
- Equipment Maintenance
- Inspect welding equipment before use.
- Perform basic daily maintenance.
- Keep welding machines clean.
- Replace worn consumables.
- Report equipment faults promptly.
- Ensure tools are stored correctly
- Safety
- Wear prescribed PPE at all times.
- Follow company safety procedures.
- Maintain a clean and organised workstation.
- Document No.SP6.2 SF16 Revision No.: 0 Page 5 of 5
- Handle gas cylinders safely
- Ensure fire prevention measures are followed.
- Participate in safety meetings
- Fabrication
- Assemble fabricated components.
- Prepare materials before welding.
- Cut, grind and fit materials.
- Verify dimensions before welding.
- Maintain dimensional accuracy throughout fabrication.
- Assist with fitting and assembly when required
- Quality Control
- Inspect completed welds.
- Verify work against drawings and specifications.
- Identify welding defects.
- Correct non-conforming work.
- Ensure all work complies with company quality
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