Welder

KUWAIT STEEL; Qatif; On-site; SAR 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled welder to join their team. In this role, you will respond to production calls requiring welding works on mill equipment and parts, ensuring that operations run smoothly. You will participate in fabricating in-house spares and support maintenance objectives to enhance equipment reliability and safety. Your expertise in electric arc welding, oxy-acetylene welding, and plasma cutting will be crucial in repairing and fabricating various components. Join a dynamic environment where your skills will contribute to achieving production goals and maintaining high-quality standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in various welding techniques and fabrication.
• Graduation from a welding course is essential.

Responsibilities

• Interprets blueprints and fabricates parts using various welding techniques.
• Repairs equipment and ensures safety standards are met.

Skills

Electric Arc Welding

Oxy-Acetylene Welding

Plasma Cutting

TIG Welding

Gas Cutting

Blueprint Interpretation

Education

Welding Course

College Graduation

Tools

Plasma Cutter

Combination Square

Steel Rule

Punch Markers

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Responds to production calls that require welding works of mill equipment/parts & rolls in order to put the mill back to normal operation. Participates in the preparation of in-house fabricated spares to minimize mill stoppages and delays. Supports maintenance objectives of optimum equipment reliability, availability, and safety at minimum cost through excellent workmanship, reduction of delays, and efficient use of spare parts. Supports Production goals to meet tonnage targets & produce excellent quality bars.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Interprets blueprint drawings and makes layout on the material to be fabricated using steel rule, combination square or compass, punch markers & others.
• Repairs broken equipment parts, leaking tanks, coolers, punctured pipes, and fittings by electric arc welding using mild steel, cast-iron, stainless-steel welding electrodes, or by brazing using aluminum and copper rods.
• Builds up worn out rollers, guides, troughs, aprons, brake slide, pump casing, and other parts using mild steel, stainless steel welding electrodes, and eutectic wire rod.
• Sets up machinery for different welding jobs as required using electric arc welding and oxy-acetylene welding.
• Weld spikes on roll grooves of roughing and intermediate stands as requested by production.
• Fabricates spare troughs, guides, brackets, steel cabinets, equipment housing, covers, racks, heat shields, inspection platforms, lance pipes of burners, and various machine, mill, and reheating furnace components.
• Assists mechanical fitter, WTP Operator, or Utility Specialist in piping installation and repair that requires welding of flange and butt-welding pipe joints.
• Undertakes other welding and fabrication projects as required, applying a range of technologies (arc & gas) to steel, stainless steel, aluminum, copper, and alloys.
• Does gouging using arc-air and gas cutting using plasma cutter.
• Keeps equipment and work area clean and orderly.
• Always observes safety standards & requirements.
• Performs other related duties as directed by Shift In charge & Sr. Mech Fitter.

Job Qualification:

• Minimum requirement is a Welding course with graduation in college from the country of origin.
• Minimum of 4 years' experience in electric arc welding, oxy-acetylene welding, plasma cutting, TIG welding, and gas cutting and fabrication works.