SENIOR WELDER
Company
PHAETON ENGINEERING PTE. LTD.
Location
Singapore
Salary
$3K–$6K a month
Posted
16 days ago
Via
via MyCareersFuture
Job Description
Job Responsibilities
• Interpret engineering drawings and welding specifications to plan and execute welding tasks.
• Perform high-quality welding using MIG, TIG, and SMAW techniques on various metals and structures.
• Inspect and test welds to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Prepare materials and components by cutting, grinding, and fitting as per project requirements.
• Maintain welding equipment and tools in good working condition.
• Mentor junior welders and ensure adherence to safety protocols on-site.
• Collaborate with fabrication, QA/QC, and site teams to meet project timelines and standards.
Requirements
• Minimum 5 years of welding experience in industrial, marine, or construction environments.
• Certification in welding (e.g., AWS, WSQ, or equivalent).
• Proficient in reading technical drawings and using measuring tools.
• Strong understanding of metal properties and welding techniques.
• Physically fit and able to work in confined spaces or elevated areas.
• Bilingual in English and Mandarin preferred for team coordination.
Preferred Attributes
• Safety-conscious and detail-oriented.
• Able to work independently and lead by example.
• Familiar with WSH regulations and site safety practices.
• Interpret engineering drawings and welding specifications to plan and execute welding tasks.
• Perform high-quality welding using MIG, TIG, and SMAW techniques on various metals and structures.
• Inspect and test welds to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Prepare materials and components by cutting, grinding, and fitting as per project requirements.
• Maintain welding equipment and tools in good working condition.
• Mentor junior welders and ensure adherence to safety protocols on-site.
• Collaborate with fabrication, QA/QC, and site teams to meet project timelines and standards.
Requirements
• Minimum 5 years of welding experience in industrial, marine, or construction environments.
• Certification in welding (e.g., AWS, WSQ, or equivalent).
• Proficient in reading technical drawings and using measuring tools.
• Strong understanding of metal properties and welding techniques.
• Physically fit and able to work in confined spaces or elevated areas.
• Bilingual in English and Mandarin preferred for team coordination.
Preferred Attributes
• Safety-conscious and detail-oriented.
• Able to work independently and lead by example.
• Familiar with WSH regulations and site safety practices.
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