Welder - Fabrication and Repair

Placements24; Benoni; On-site; ZAR 248,000 - 358,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly wage

Overtime opportunities

Safety gear provided

Stable workshop employment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Welder to join a fabrication and repair team in Benoni. The role focuses on constructing, maintaining, and repairing metal structures for industrial applications, using MIG, TIG, and Stick welding with attention to detail and safety.

The ideal candidate is certified, experienced in reading drawings and welding symbols, and able to work with carbon steel and stainless steel in a workshop setting in Gauteng.

Qualifications

• Certified Welder with proven experience in industrial fabrication and repair.
• Able to read welding symbols, blueprints, and technical specifications.
• Experience with carbon steel and stainless steel welding and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding tasks using MIG, TIG, and Stick welding on steel and stainless steel.
• Fabricate metal components and structures according to drawings and specifications.
• Repair damaged metal parts and equipment, ensuring structural soundness.
• Inspect welds for quality and adherence to standards.
• Prepare metal surfaces for welding by cleaning, grinding, and cutting.
• Operate grinders, cutters, and drills.

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

Stick welding

Read blueprints

Welding safety

Tools

Welding machines

Grinders

Cutters

Drills

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled and safety-conscious Welder to join their fabrication and repair team in Benoni . This position is crucial for constructing, maintaining, and repairing various metal structures and components used in industrial applications. You will be responsible for performing high-quality welding operations using different techniques and materials, ensuring structural integrity and adherence to specifications. This role is perfect for a certified welder who takes pride in their craft, possesses excellent attention to detail, and is committed to producing durable and reliable work within a workshop environment in Gauteng.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform welding tasks using various techniques such as MIG , TIG, and Stick welding on steel, stainless steel, and other metals.
• Fabricate metal components and structures according to engineering drawings and specifications.
• Repair damaged or worn metal parts and equipment, ensuring structural soundness and proper fit.
• Inspect welds for quality, integrity, and adherence to standards, making necessary corrections.
• Prepare metal surfaces for welding by cleaning, grinding, and cutting.
• Operate metalworking tools and machinery, including grinders, cutters, and drills.

Requirements

• Certified Welder with proven experience in industrial fabrication and repair.
• Proficiency in multiple welding processes (MIG, TIG, Stick) and familiarity with various welding codes.
• Ability to read and interpret welding symbols , blueprints, and technical specifications.
• Experience working with different types of metals, including carbon steel and stainless steel.
• Strong understanding of weld quality, metallurgy, and safety procedures related to welding.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality workmanship.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage and potential for overtime.
• Stable employment within a well-established fabrication workshop in Benoni .
• Opportunity to work on diverse and challenging fabrication projects.
• Provision of welding consumables and necessary safety gear.
• A team-oriented atmosphere focused on craftsmanship and efficiency.