Welder - Middelburg
2 weeks ago
**Overview**:
The purpose of this role is to assemble tanks and structures. The successful incumbent should be reside closer to the town where the role is based.
**Qualifications**:
- Grade 12
- Professional Welding Certificate
**Experience**:
- 3 years demonstrated working experience as a Welder.
- 2 years demonstrated working experience using a variety of welding equipment and procedures (TIG, MMA etc.)
- Proven experience in using electrical or manual tools (saws, squares, callipers etc.)
**Duties**:
- Manufacture tanks and structures.
- Ensure the section edges fit properly and bolt or weld them together. Test it for leaks and weak spots.
- Read blueprints and drawings and take or read measurements to plan layout and procedures
- Regulate appropriate welding equipment
- 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
- Adhere to SHERQ principles
- Use the correct PPE
- Maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety
- Material productivity
Regular inspection and maintenance of tanks and structures.
**Job Competencies**:
- Ability to read and interpret technical documents and drawings
- Knowledge of relative safety standards and willingness to use protective clothing (face-shield, gloves etc.)
- Deftness and attention to detail
- Knowledge of the production processes
- Organizational and problem-solving skills
- Numerical skills
**General**:
