Thermite Welding Technician

CHEC CONSTRUCTION (M) SDN BHD; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 39,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

CHEC Construction (M) Sdn Bhd is hiring for a Welding Technician to perform thermite welding of railway rails in line with approved procedures and railway standards. You will inspect rails prior to welding, assist in setting welding parameters, and ensure weld quality by inspecting joints and addressing defects.

You will also maintain welding and preheating equipment, complete accurate records and comply with safety rules.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Welding Technology or related engineering field.
• Fresh graduates encouraged to apply; internship/industrial training in railway welding is a plus.
• Good communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia.
• Willing to learn and develop professional welding skills.
• Willing to work outdoors, on shifts and at project sites.

Responsibilities

• Carry out thermite welding of railway rails per approved procedures and standards.
• Inspect rails before welding, verify rail type, condition, existing welds and location.
• Assist in setting welding parameters and performing welding operations.
• Inspect welded joints and help identify/rectify welding defects to ensure quality.
• Maintain welding and preheating equipment; ensure good working condition.
• Complete welding records, inspection logs and quality reports accurately.
• Comply with safety procedures and railway welding standards.
• Perform other duties assigned by supervisor.

Skills

English communication

Bahasa Malaysia communication

Education

Diploma or Bachelor in Welding Technology / related engineering

Tools

Welding equipment

Preheating equipment

Job description

Carry out thermite welding of railway rails in accordance with approved welding procedures and railway maintenance standards.

Inspect rails before welding, including verification of rail type, condition, existing welds and welding location.

Assist in setting welding parameters and performing welding operations in accordance with approved work procedures.

Inspect welded joints and assist in identifying and rectifying welding defects to ensure weld quality meets the required standards.

Conduct routine inspection and maintenance of welding equipment, preheating equipment and related tools to ensure they are in good working condition.

Complete welding records, equipment inspection logs and quality inspection reports accurately.

Comply with company safety procedures, fire prevention requirements and applicable railway welding standards.

Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Job Requirements:

Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Welding Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Railway Engineering, Materials Engineering or a related discipline.

Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply. Candidates with internship, industrial training or project experience in railway rail welding, thermite welding or railway construction will have an added advantage.

Basic knowledge of thermite welding principles and railway rail welding standards. Basic understanding of rail inspection, welding procedures and weld quality requirements. Familiarity with welding equipment, preheating equipment and safe operating practices. Knowledge of railway safety procedures and fire prevention requirements.

Good communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia.

Responsible, detail-oriented and safety-conscious.

Willing to learn and develop professional welding skills.

Good teamwork and communication skills.

Willing to work outdoors, on shifts and at project sites when required.

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?
• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Welding Technician?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• Do you have professional welding experience?
• Have you worked in a role which requires a sound understanding of Safety Standards?

China Harbour Engineering Company Ltd. (CHEC), a subsidiary of China Communications Construction Company Ltd. (CCCC), was established in the 1980s to explore overseas markets. With over 90 global branches and operations in more than 100 countries, CHEC has a workforce of 20,000 managing international projects worth over USD 40 billion. Its portfolio spans marine engineering, dredging, roads, railways, airports, and more.

CHEC entered Malaysia in 1993, and in 2016, it established its South Pacific division in Kuala Lumpur, overseeing operations across Southeast Asia and the Pacific region.

China Harbour Engineering Company Ltd. (CHEC), a subsidiary of China Communications Construction Company Ltd. (CCCC), was established in the 1980s to explore overseas markets. With over 90 global branches and operations in more than 100 countries, CHEC has a workforce of 20,000 managing international projects worth over USD 40 billion. Its portfolio spans marine engineering, dredging, roads, railways, airports, and more.

CHEC entered Malaysia in 1993, and in 2016, it established its South Pacific division in Kuala Lumpur, overseeing operations across Southeast Asia and the Pacific region.