Apprentice Welder: Hands-on Training + Growth Path

Placements24; Richards Bay; On-site; ZAR 67,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training allowance

Safe working environment

Career progression and potential for永久

Job summary

Placements24 in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, seeks an Apprentice Welder to learn welding processes under experienced professionals. You will assist with MIG, TIG, and Arc tasks, prepare metal surfaces, read blueprints, and help maintain equipment in a busy workshop.

This apprenticeship emphasizes safety, precision, and ongoing skill development, with a structured path to becoming a certified welder and a strong chance of permanent employment upon successful completion.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 certificate or equivalent, with a pass in Mathematics and Physical Science.
• Genuine interest in welding and metal fabrication.
• Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
• Ability to work safely and follow instructions precisely.

Responsibilities

• Assist certified welders in performing various welding tasks using MIG, TIG, and Arc techniques.
• Prepare metal surfaces for welding, including cleaning, grinding, and cutting.
• Learn to read and interpret welding blueprints and specifications.
• Ensure welding is done to industry standards and quality requirements.
• Maintain welding equipment and tools in good working condition.
• Follow health and safety regulations on the workshop floor.
• Identify and report defects or issues with materials or welds.
• Operate grinders, cutters, and drills under supervision.
• Support fabrication team in assembling metal structures and components.
• Participate in regular training and skill development.

Skills

Hand-eye coordination

Manual dexterity

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Safety-conscious

Education

Grade 12 with Mathematics and Physical Science

Tools

Grinders

Cutters

Drills

Welding equipment

Job description

Placements24 in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, seeks an Apprentice Welder to learn welding processes under experienced professionals. You will assist with MIG, TIG, and Arc tasks, prepare metal surfaces, read blueprints, and help maintain equipment in a busy workshop.

This apprenticeship emphasizes safety, precision, and ongoing skill development, with a structured path to becoming a certified welder and a strong chance of permanent employment upon successful completion.