ALUMINIUM BOAT WELDERS

Key Responsibilities:
Welding:

- Perform MIG and TIG welding on aluminium plates and extrusions.
- Measure and cut extrusions accurately according to design specifications.
- Read and interpret design drawings to execute welding tasks effectively.
- Understand and follow work schedules to meet production deadlines.
- Familiarity with welding procedures for 5083 aluminium.

Health and Safety:

- Adhere strictly to all health and safety requirements and protocols.
- Consistently utilize Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) during welding operations.
- Report any defective welds or equipment that may pose risks.
- Ensure that emergency exits are always clear.
- Maintain cleanliness in designated welding, bathroom, and eating areas.
- Properly pack away all equipment, chemicals, and tools used during tasks in accordance with health and safety guidelines.

Administration:

- Safely file drawings after use.
- Meet daily time and attendance requirements, submitting relevant HR or production records to the direct manager as per deadlines.
- Comply with all HR-related policies and procedures.

Personal Attributes:

- Healthy, positive, self-motivated, and driven.
- Methodical, systematic, and technically inclined.
- Energetic and analytically minded.
- Team player with sober habits.

Experience and Qualifications:

- Minimum of 2 years of direct work experience in MIG and TIG welding for aluminium boats.
- Qualification in MIG/TIG aluminium welding or equivalent certification.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team.
- Understanding and adherence to safety requirements in a manufacturing environment.
- Knowledge of compliance with HSE and manufacturing standards.

Additional Physical Requirements:

- Ability to walk reasonable distances throughout the workday.
- Capability to safely climb ladders for welding tasks.
- Proficiency in lifting, pulling, and pushing heavy objects and materials.
- Comfort working in confined spaces for welding tasks.
- Competence in managing equipment and related items, including transportation and setup.
- Flexibility to adapt to varying physical demands typical in the welding and boat manufacturing environment.