Welder

Welder


Company
fives
Location
Abu Dhabi
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
22 days ago
Via
Career.fivesgroup.com

Job Description
Fives Services Gulf is actively seeking a Welder to join our team in UAE.

At Fives, we are all driven by a common calling, to prove that industry can do it!

We work together daily to make industry an answer to all of the major technological, environmental, social and economic challenges of our time. 

How do we do that?

For over 200 years, we’ve invented and designed solutions and technologies that substantially and sustainably improve everyone’s daily life. 

Fives Services Gulf is the Fives service Centre for the Middle East, with a team of 160 people based in Bahrain, UAE and Saudi Arabia, Fives Services Gulf provides local customer service, project execution support and local parts sourcing, in addition to carrying out refit and modernization projects, audits and technical assistance on customer sites. A team is also dedicated to the maintenance of equipment in operation at our customers' plants.

We are committed, fulfilled and give meaning to our mission, which is to work together to develop new solutions for the industry of tomorrow: an industry that respects the environment and helps to make the world a better place.



JOB CONTENT

It is with you, that industry can do it!

Position Summary

To perform high-quality welding using various welding processes on different materials including stainless steel and mild steel. The role supports the delivery of workshop and site services in line with Company policies, procedures, and international welding standards, ensuring safety, accuracy, and reliability in all operations.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Review and interpret welding blueprints, drawings, specifications, and work orders to plan daily welding and fabrication requirements, ensuring proper selection of materials, consumables, and welding processes in accordance with codes and standards
• Carry out pre-welding preparations, including material cleaning, edge preparation, joint fit-up, and alignment to ensure welding is performed as per design requirements and technical specifications
• Execute welding activities using FCAW, SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, and other approved processes for SS, MS, Aluminum, and Alloy materials, while adhering to company procedures, quality standards, and international codes
• Detect and troubleshoot minor irregularities during welding operations by adjusting equipment settings, monitoring arc stability, and ensuring consumables are properly handled to achieve high-quality welds free of defects
• Conduct post-weld inspections to ensure compliance with technical requirements
• Maintain welding equipment in good working order through regular checks and adjustments
• Ensure compliance with all relevant (internal and external) regulations including HSEQ requirements using Company policies and procedures as appropriate

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Proficient in FCAW, SMAW, GMAW, and GTAW welding processes for Stainless Steel (SS) and Mild Steel (MS); preferably certified in 6G position
• Experienced in structural fabrication and piping welding applications
• Skilled in applying distortion control techniques to maintain dimensional accuracy
• 15+ years of professional welding experience with certifications in TIG, MIG, and other relevant processes
• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Preferably experienced in Alloy Steel and Aluminum welding operations

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Basic user of MS Office

Why come to Fives? 

By becoming part of Fives, you will join an international group offering access to a wide range of growth and mobility opportunities. We provide an environment where you can learn, grow, and develop both professionally and personally.

Industry can do it with you! 

Key Benefits:
• Competitive compensation package
• Health and life insurance
• Learning and development opportunities
• Gym reimbursement support
• Work-life balance
• Social events and team activities

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