Structural & Industrial Welder - Contract Role (Soweto)

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 110,000 - 165,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site work

Safety PPE provided

Contract role

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Welder for a contract role in Soweto, Gauteng. The ideal candidate will perform structural and industrial welding on steel, stainless steel, and aluminum using SMAW, GMAW, and GTAW while upholding strict safety standards.

You will read blueprints, prepare surfaces, fabricate and repair structural components, and collaborate with fabricators on site to meet project timelines. On-site roles require reliability and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification as a Welder or equivalent.
• 3+ years' experience in structural/industrial welding.
• Ability to read welding symbols.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding using SMAW, GMAW, GTAW on steel, stainless steel and aluminum.
• Fabricate, assemble and repair structural steel components.
• Read blueprints and welding specs.
• Prepare metal surfaces by cleaning and grinding.
• Ensure welds meet quality and safety standards.
• Maintain a clean, safe on-site work area.
• Collaborate with team to meet project timelines.
• Conduct visual inspections and basic non-destructive testing when required.
• Assist with installation of fabricated structures.

Skills

Welding techniques

Blueprint reading

Metallurgy basics

Safety compliance

Education

Welder certification or equivalent

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Welder for a contract role in Soweto, Gauteng. The ideal candidate will perform structural and industrial welding on steel, stainless steel, and aluminum using SMAW, GMAW, and GTAW while upholding strict safety standards.

You will read blueprints, prepare surfaces, fabricate and repair structural components, and collaborate with fabricators on site to meet project timelines. On-site roles require reliability and attention to detail.