Welder

Edge Group; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense services provider in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a skilled Welding Technician to perform welding and cutting activities using various processes. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, at least one year of experience, and the ability to interpret blueprints and schematics. Previous military experience or welding training is a plus. Competitive compensation and opportunities for career growth will be provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of experience performing welding, cutting and/or fabrication.
• Ability to interpret blueprints and engineering drawings/schematics.
• Previous military experience or welding training is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding and cutting activities using various processes.
• Read and interpret blueprints and technical diagrams.
• Maintain equipment and account for tools and PPE.

Skills

Welding and cutting

Blueprint interpretation

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MIG welding equipment

TIG welding equipment

Plasma cutting equipment

Microsoft Office

SAP

Job description

We are the leading provider of maintenance, repair and overhaul services, and comprehensive lifecycle support for land platforms, heavy utility vehicles and ground support equipment of the UAE Armed Forces. We empower our customer to focus on its missions, confident that its land‑based platforms and systems, warfighters and other personnel are in optimal condition to operate at peak performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform welding and cutting activities using electric, gas, and inert gas welding and cutting processes using various types of materials such as mild steel, aluminium, stainless steel and other non‑ferrous metals as defined on the engineering specification.
• Work with light, heavy gauge and hardened metals, welding the various types of items assigned using Flat, Vertical, Horizontal and Overhead positions.
• Execute a variety ofs and cuts from simple to precision and recommend alternative methods when design characteristics cannot be met by the proposed fabrication/manufacturing processes.
• Perform the necessary welding work layout, plan the operation sequence, setup the parameter and operate specialised welding equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints, technical diagrams and schematics in order to accomplish sheet metal forms according to part specifications.
• Comply with all safety, housekeeping and environmental directives.
• Maintain equipment by completing user preventive maintenance requirements.
• Ensure all issued tools, uniforms and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is accounted for, maintained and secured.
• Maintain the confidentiality and security of all company information.
• Support other members of the Fabrication Workshop in fulfilling their roles.
• Perform other duties as required by their line manager and the Manager, Fabrication.

Experience and Education

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• A minimum of one year of experience performing welding, cutting and/or fabrication is required.
• Previous military experience or welding training is an advantage.
• The ability to interpret blueprints and engineering drawings/schematics is required.
• Previous experience using MIG, TIG, and Plasma welding and cutting equipment is an advantage.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software and SAP is preferred.
• The ability to communicate effectively in English, both in writing and verbally is required.