Welder-CORE

Zahid Industries; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Zahid Industries in Saudi Arabia is seeking a skilled welder/fabricator to execute welding, cutting, grinding and basic fabrication under supervision. You will support repairs of frames, skids, racks, baskets, pipes and plates as per approved drawings and work instructions.

Prepare materials and tools, maintain safe work practices, and escalate any issues to the supervisor. A basic understanding of drawings and safety compliance is essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• High school or technical certificate preferred.
• Basic welding training or trade certificate preferred.
• Knowledge of welding safety and PPE requirements.
• Familiarity with reading basic drawings and job cards.
• Ability to use grinders and fabrication tools.

Responsibilities

• Carry out welding, cutting, grinding and basic fabrication under supervision as per drawings and work instructions.
• Support welding repairs and fabrication of workshop metal components.
• Prepare materials, tools and equipment safely before starting work and escalate issues to supervisor.

Skills

Welding

GMAW/MIG

SMAW/Stick

Basic fabrication

Reading drawings

Safety awareness

Measuring tools

Basic English

Education

High school diploma or technical certificate

Tools

Grinders

Measuring tools (tape, calipers)

Job description

• Carry out welding, cutting, grinding and basic fabrication activities under supervision and in line with approved drawings and work instructions.
• Support welding repair and fabrication of workshop metal components such as frames, skids, racks, baskets, pipes and plates.
• Prepare materials, tools and welding equipment safely before starting assigned work and escalate issues to the Supervisor/ Manager.

Key Accountabilities

• Work safely at all times and comply with PPE, hot-work, housekeeping and workshop safety requirements.
• Perform assigned welding duties using approved manual or semi-automatic welding equipment, including GMAW/ MIG and SMAW/ stick where authorized.
• Follow basic drawings, measurements, job cards, welding procedures and supervisor instructions before commencing work.
• Prepare parts for welding by cleaning, cutting, fitting, grinding and positioning components as required.
• Carry out welding repairs and fabrication on small and medium components while maintaining acceptable quality and dimensional accuracy.
• Complete basic visual checks of finished welds and immediately report defects, dimensional issues, unsafe conditions or material concerns.
• Maintain welding machines, grinders, hand tools and accessories in clean and serviceable condition and report maintenance needs.
• Support safe handling and storage of welding consumables, gas cylinders, materials and completed work pieces.
• Minimize rework, material waste and non-conformance by following instructions and asking for clarification when required.
• Adhere to Company policies, QHSE procedures and workshop rules.

Knowledge, Skills and Aptitude

• Educational Qualifications & Certifications:
• High school, technical institute or vocational school certificate preferred.
• Basic welding training or trade certificate preferred.
• Relevant safety training for hot work, PPE and workshop tools preferred.
• Knowledge:
• Basic knowledge of welding equipment, consumables, hand tools and workshop safety requirements.
• Basic understanding of drawings, measurements, fit-up requirements and work instructions.
• Awareness of weld quality, defect reporting, housekeeping and safe material handling.
• Technical and General Skills:
• Basic GMAW/ MIG and/ or SMAW/ stick welding capability under supervision.
• Ability to use grinders, cutting tools, measuring tape, squares, calipers and basic fabrication tools.
• Ability to prepare, fit and tack components before welding.
• Basic computer literacy for job reporting, where required.
• Language Skills: Basic English communication skills preferred for reading work instructions, safety signs and job documentation.
• Experience:
• 2-3 years of hands-on welding or fabrication experience preferred, preferably in an industrial workshop environment.
• Exposure to equipment repair, skids, racks, frames, pipes, plates or similar metal structures is preferred.

Key Interactions

• Key Internal Contacts: Service & Repair Centre Manager / Workshop Supervisor.Workshop, Maintenance, Stores and QHSE Teams
• Purpose of Interaction: Receive daily job instructions, priorities, safety requirements and feedback on work completion.Coordinate tools, materials, inspections, consumables, housekeeping and safe work practices.
• Key External Contacts: Customers / Third-party Inspectors.Suppliers / Service Providers
• Purpose of Interaction: Interact only as assigned to support inspection, job clarification or work progress updates.Support basic coordination related to welding consumables, equipment servicing or workshop materials when instructed.