Welder-1

gevernova; Dammam; On-site; SAR 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Gevernova in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, seeks a Welder to support welding, blending and repair operations on gas turbine components in line with approved work instructions, process specs, engineering requirements and quality standards.

You will apply Lean behaviors, support problem solving, maintain 5S standards, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, quality, delivery and productivity across the line.

Qualifications

• Diploma, technical college degree, welding certification, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in welding, repair welding, or related industrial manufacturing operations.
• Min 2 years’ experience in welding gas turbine components or other precision aerospace/industrial parts.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding operations in accordance with instructions and engineering requirements.
• Prepare parts, surfaces, and welding equipment for proper setup and execution.
• Read and interpret welding procedures and drawings for accuracy.
• Set up, operate, and monitor welding equipment safely and effectively.
• Inspect parts before, during, and after welding for quality conformance.
• Record and maintain accurate process and production data.

Skills

Lean principles

Problem solving

5S standards

Continuous improvement

Safety

Quality focus

Education

Diploma or technical college degree

Welding certification

Tools

ELM

SmartShop

MyAndon

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Welder is responsible for supporting welding, blending and repair operations on gas turbine components in accordance with approved work instructions, process specifications, engineering requirements, and quality standards. This role ensures welding activities are performed safely, accurately, and consistently to support production, repair, and overall operational goals. The Welder plays an important role in driving overall Lean implementation by identifying improvement opportunities, supporting standard work, reducing waste, and helping improve process flow and operational performance.

Job Description

In addition to executing welding processes with a high level of skill and workmanship, this role is expected to demonstrate strong Lean behaviors, actively support problem solving, maintain 5S standards, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, quality, delivery, and productivity across the line. The Welder plays an important role in driving overall Lean implementation by identifying improvement opportunities, supporting standard work, reducing waste, and helping improve process flow and operational performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform welding operations in accordance with approved work instructions, process specifications, and engineering requirements.


• Prepare parts, surfaces, and welding equipment to ensure proper setup and process execution.


• Read and interpret work instructions, welding procedures, technical documentation, and engineering drawings to ensure accurate welding operations.


• Set up, operate, and monitor welding equipment safely and effectively.


• Inspect parts before, during, and after welding to ensure conformance to quality requirements.


• Record and maintain accurate process and production data as required.


• Identify welding defects, nonconforming conditions, or process abnormalities and escalates concerns as needed.


• Support repair and rework activities in accordance with approved procedures and quality standards.


• Adhere to Standard Work and Standard Work Combination Sheets to ensure consistency, quality, safety, and efficient line flow.


• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area in accordance with 5S standards.


• Demonstrate strong understanding and application of Lean principles in daily work activities.


• Identify and communicate opportunities for continuous improvement in safety, quality, cycle time, flow, and waste reduction.


• Support improvements in standard work, line organization, visual management, and process discipline to strengthen overall Lean implementation.


• Work within takt time and standard process flow expectations to support production goals.


• Use shop floor systems and interfaces such as ELM, SmartShop, and MyAndon as required.


• Comply with company quality policies, safety requirements, applicable procedures, and standard work.

Required Qualifications

• Diploma, technical college degree, welding certification, or equivalent hands‑on experience.


• Minimum5 years of experiencein welding, repair welding, or related industrial manufacturing operations.

Desired Characteristics

• Min 2 years’ experience in weldinggas turbine componentsor other precision aerospace/industrial parts.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No