Welder (Steel Manufacturing)

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

Our client, an established steel manufacturing company based in Amanzimtoti, KwaZulu-Natal, is looking for a skilled Welder to join its new plant maintenance team. The successful candidate will carry out high-quality welding repairs and fabrication work that supports safe, continuous production.

Key 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 a range of welding processes, including SMAW (arc), GMAW (MIG/MAG), FCAW and GTAW (TIG).
• 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 welding procedure specifications (WPS).
• Inspect completed welds visually and correct defects.
• Set up, maintain and look after welding equipment and consumables.
• Follow hot work permits, fire prevention and PPE procedures at all times.
• 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.

Requirements

• Trade Tested Welder or relevant welding qualification.
• Coded welding certification (e.g. ASME IX, ISO 9606 or SANS) is highly advantageous.
• Minimum 3 years' welding experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Experience in steel, foundry, heavy engineering or a similar heavy industrial environment is strongly preferred.
• Competence across multiple welding processes and positions.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and welding symbols.
• Good understanding of the OHS Act and hot work safety practices.
• Willingness to work shifts, overtime, standby and weekends.
• Clear criminal record and ability to pass a medical assessment.

Benefits

• Our client offers a market-related salary, depending on qualifications and experience, along with medical aid, a provident fund, overtime and standby allowances, PPE and ongoing training opportunities.