Welding Specialist (Manufacturing|Oil&Gas|Shift)

Kingsforce Management Services Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingsforce Management Services Pte. Ltd. is recruiting a Welding Specialist to support Weld-Shop operations in Singapore. You will coordinate daily activities, train the team, maintain safety and quality standards, and help meet production and delivery targets.

You'll apply Auto TIG and manual welding, develop welding parameters, support qualification tests, and work with robotic equipment. Strong Lean and 5S experience, plus good communication, are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Diploma or NITEC in Welding or related field (Welding/Manufacturing/Mechanical).
• 5–7 years of experience in a cladding machine Weld-Shop environment.
• Hands-on experience with Auto TIG and manual welding processes.
• Experience in welding parameters, programming and welding procedures.
• Experience in Lean manufacturing and problem-solving.
• Good knowledge of workplace safety procedures.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily Weld-Shop operations to meet Safety, Quality, Cost and Delivery targets.
• Train, coach and guide team members to improve welding skills and work standards.
• Create welding parameters and programs for cladding machines.
• Support welding qualification tests and procedure qualification activities.
• Apply knowledge of Auto TIG and manual welding processes, welding procedures and metal properties.
• Monitor and maintain welding equipment, tooling and shop equipment.
• Develop and improve welding processes and work instructions.
• Coordinate with maintenance and internal stakeholders to optimize manufacturing processes and reduce queue times.
• Drive 5S, Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Initiate improvement plans and cost-saving measures.
• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Support the team in achieving on-time delivery and production targets.
• Work with robotic and automated equipment within the manufacturing environment.

Skills

Welding

Auto TIG

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Diploma or NITEC in Welding/Manufacturing/Mechanical Eng.

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

About our client

Our client is a leading global energy technology and manufacturing company serving the oil & gas industry.

About the role

We are looking for a Welding Specialist to support welding operations within the Weld-Shop. You will be responsible for coordinating shop-floor activities, training and coaching team members, maintaining safety and quality standards, and supporting production and delivery targets.

• Support and coordinate daily Weld-Shop operations to meet Safety, Quality, Cost and Delivery targets.
• Train, coach and guide team members to improve welding skills and work standards.
• Create welding parameters and programs for cladding machines.
• Support welding qualification tests and procedure qualification activities.
• Apply knowledge of Auto TIG and manual welding processes, welding procedures, metal properties and shop mathematics.
• Monitor and maintain welding equipment, tooling and other shop equipment.
• Develop and improve welding processes and work instructions.
• Coordinate with maintenance and internal stakeholders to optimize manufacturing processes and reduce queue times.
• Drive 5S, Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Initiate improvement plans and cost-saving measures.
• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Support the team in achieving on-time delivery and production targets.
• Work with robotic and automated equipment within the manufacturing environment.
• Monitor manufacturing performance and operational trends using relevant manufacturing systems and dashboards.
• Resolve routine operational and technical issues independently.

About you:

• Diploma or NITEC in Welding, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• 5–7 years of experience in a cladding machine Weld-Shop environment.
• Hands-on experience with Auto TIG / manual welding processes.
• Experience in welding parameters, programming and welding procedures.
• Experience in Lean manufacturing and problem-solving.
• Good knowledge of workplace safety procedures.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good PC skills, particularly Microsoft Office applications.
• SAP experience is an advantage.
• Strong technical knowledge of welding, metal properties and manufacturing processes.
• Able to work effectively in a shop-floor environment and coordinate with different stakeholders.
• Shop-floor based role with approximately 50% of the time spent in the Weld-Shop environment.
• Exposure to noise, heavy equipment, machinery and other typical manufacturing shop-floor conditions.
• Training will be provided on relevant workplace safety and company operating procedures.
• Willing to work on rotating shifts

Other:

• Work location: West Singapore
• Work hours: Shift work