Welding Foreman

Welding Foreman


Company
Route Management
Location
Johannesburg
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Job Description
A supervisory role within a welding or fabrication environment.
β€’ Able to read and interpret Engineering drawings
β€’ Liaising with Production teams
β€’ Overseeing the work of welders, assigning tasks, and ensuring smooth workflow
β€’ Understanding welding processes, interpreting blueprints and technical drawings, and troubleshooting welding issues.
β€’ Participation in the fabrication of metal components including welding, cutting and shaping
β€’ Usage of hand tools, power tools, welding equipment and heavy machinery
β€’ General tasks in department
β€’ Adherence to safety protocols and regulations, including PPE
β€’ Cleaning pressure vessel equipment

Requirements
β€’ Matric
β€’ Own transport
β€’ Red seal in Welding
β€’ Understanding welding processes
β€’ interpreting blueprints, technical drawings
β€’ troubleshooting welding issues.
β€’ Able to work long hours and under pressure
β€’ High energy levels and self-motivated
β€’ Able to follow instructions
β€’ Reliable transport
β€’ Good communication skills (ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and other team members
β€’ Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Semi - skilled boilermaker.

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