Semi-Skilled Welder

University of Fort Hare; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in South Africa is seeking a Semi-Skilled Welder to join their fabrication and production team. This role involves performing basic welding tasks, preparing materials, and supporting qualified welders while ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 1–2 years of welding experience, knowledge of MIG/TIG/Arc welding, and be physically fit. There are additional responsibilities including maintenance of tools and adherence to safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–2 years of welding or metal fabrication experience.
• Experience working in a steel fabrication or manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in MIG, TIG, and Arc welding tasks under supervision.
• Perform basic welding, tacking, cutting, and grinding.
• Prepare metal components and materials for welding.
• Clean and maintain welding equipment and tools.
• Follow welding instructions, drawings, and workshop guidelines.
• Assist in assembling metal structures and parts.
• Inspect welded work for accuracy, quality, and defects.
• Adhere to all safety procedures and use appropriate PPE.
• Maintain a clean and organised workstation.
• Support skilled welders in larger fabrication projects.
• Ensure timely completion of assigned tasks.

Skills

Basic knowledge of MIG/TIG/Arc welding

Ability to read simple workshop drawings

Good understanding of workshop safety

Physically fit and able to handle heavy materials

Education

Grade 10/12 or equivalent

Job description

Engineering / Technical / Production / Manufacturing / Motor

We are currently looking for a Semi-Skilled Welder to support the fabrication and production team by performing basic welding tasks, preparing materials, assisting qualified welders, and ensuring that all work meets our client’s quality and safety standards.

• Grade 10/12 or equivalent.
• Minimum 1–2 years of welding or metal fabrication experience.
• Basic knowledge of MIG/TIG/Arc welding.
• Ability to read simple workshop drawings (advantageous).
• Experience working in a steel fabrication or manufacturing environment.
• Good understanding of workshop safety.
• Physically fit and able to handle heavy materials

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in MIG, TIG, and Arc welding tasks under supervision.
• Perform basic welding, tacking, cutting, and grinding.
• Prepare metal components and materials for welding.
• Clean and maintain welding equipment and tools.
• Follow welding instructions, drawings, and workshop guidelines.
• Assist in assembling metal structures and parts.
• Inspect welded work for accuracy, quality, and defects.
• Adhere to all safety procedures and use appropriate PPE.
• Maintain a clean and organised workstation.
• Support skilled welders in larger fabrication projects.
• Ensure timely completion of assigned tasks.