Maintenance Welder – Multi-Process Fabrication

Morton Moore Financial Services; KwaMakhutha; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Overtime allowances

PPE training

Job summary

Unknown is seeking a skilled Welder to join its plant maintenance team in Amanzimtoti, KwaZulu-Natal. The role focuses on maintenance, repair and fabrication welding on plant equipment and structures to ensure safe, continuous production.

You will weld carbon steel, stainless steel and wear-resistant materials, interpret drawings and welding procedures, maintain equipment, follow hot work and PPE rules, and support shutdowns and major repairs. Shift work and standby may apply.

Qualifications

• Trade tested welder with relevant welding qualification required.
• Coded welding certification (ASME IX, ISO 9606 or SANS) highly advantageous.
• Minimum 3 years welding experience in industrial/manufacturing environment.
• Experience in steel, foundry or heavy engineering preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and welding symbols.
• Good understanding of OHS Act and hot work safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance, repair and fabrication welding on plant equipment and structures.
• Weld carbon steel, stainless steel and wear-resistant materials to required standards.
• Use SMAW, GMAW, FCAW and GTAW welding processes.
• Perform hard-facing and build-up welding on worn components.
• Prepare joints by cutting, grinding and bevelling before welding.
• Read and interpret drawings, welding symbols and WPS.
• Inspect welds visually and correct defects.
• Set up, maintain and look after welding equipment and consumables.
• Follow hot work permits, fire prevention and PPE procedures.
• Complete job cards and maintenance records accurately.
• Support boilermakers and fitters during shutdowns and major repairs.
• Be available for shift work, standby and emergency call-outs.

Skills

Welding

Reading drawings

Multiple welding processes

Education

Trade Tested Welder

Coded welding certification (ASME IX/ISO 9606/SANS)

Job description

Unknown is seeking a skilled Welder to join its plant maintenance team in Amanzimtoti, KwaZulu-Natal. The role focuses on maintenance, repair and fabrication welding on plant equipment and structures to ensure safe, continuous production.

You will weld carbon steel, stainless steel and wear-resistant materials, interpret drawings and welding procedures, maintain equipment, follow hot work and PPE rules, and support shutdowns and major repairs. Shift work and standby may apply.