Welder

**Job Number**
- 69364

**Job Type**
- FT Contract

**Job Title**
- Welder

**Computer Skills**
- Ms Office

**Industry**
- Mining

**City**
- Ekurhuleni (East Rand)

**Province**
- Gauteng

**Job Duties and Responsibilities**
- Use spot welding gun or hand, electric, or gas welding equipment to weld or tack weld pieces together.
- Unites pipes from torch to tanks of oxygen and fuel gas, and turns valves to release mixture.
- Reaching expected temperature, size, and color of flame by burning torch and adjusting flow of gas and air.
- Preheats work pieces for the preparation of welding or curving, using torch.
- Fulfils holes or corrects mistakes in lead pieces, and makes bulges thin and curves in metal work pieces.
- Checks the weakness of work pieces and measures work pieces with straightedge or template to make sure the properness for specifications.
- Swarms up ladders or works on scaffolds to take apart textures.
- Gives signal to crane operator to lift large work pieces.
- Uses thermal-cutting equipment such as flame-cutting torch or plasma-arc equipment to dismount metal assemblies or cut scrap metal.
- Uses hoist, crane, wire and banding machine, or hand tools to place and protect work pieces.
- Bases on type, thickness, area, and expected temperature of metal to choose, place, and protect torch.
- Instructs and brings flame or electrodes on or across work piece to straighten, curve, dissolve, or develop metal.
- Joins pieces together, covers up taut points, and adds metal to develop parts.**Inherent Requirements**

**Requirements**:

- Trade tested as a welder
- Must be able to weld CO2
- Welding position:

- Flat
- Vertical up
- Experience in gouging will be advantageous
- Must be able to read drawing
- At least 5 years of experience as a welder in a manufacturing environment.
- Knowledge of welding techniques such as MIG/MAG and stick welding, with excellent proficiency in especially MAG in all positions.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and blueprints.
- Good attention to detail and ability to inspect welds for accuracy and completeness.
- Good communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Willingness to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
- Welding certification/ Trade Test as a welder required.
- Experience in gouging will be advantageous.

**What Qualification**
- Welder

**Minimum Qualification**
- Certificate

**Status**
- Available