Arc Welder - Temporary
Company
EnableSA
Location
Johannesburg
Posted
5 days ago
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Job Description
Our client is seeking an experienced Arc Welder for a 2 day project in Kempton Park, Johannesburg <\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/div>
<\/span><\/span><\/div>·<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Perform arc welding on stainless steel and
various metal components according to technical specifications<\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/p>·<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and
technical instructions.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/p>·<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Operate welding and cutting equipment safely
and efficiently.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/p>·<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Inspect and test welded structures to ensure
they meet industry standards.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/p>·<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Maintain welding tools and equipment in good
working condition.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/p>·<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Adhere to all health and safety regulations
in the workplace.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/p>·<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Work collaboratively with team members to
complete projects on time.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/p>
<\/div><\/span>
Requirements<\/h3>·<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Grade
12<\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/p>·<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Certification in welding (Trade Test or
equivalent) is preferred.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/p>·<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Minimum 2 years experience as an Arc Welder.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/p>·<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Stainless steel welding experience essential, <\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/p>·<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Strong knowledge of welding techniques,
materials, and safety protocols.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/p>·<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Ability to read and interpret engineering
drawings.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/p>·<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Experience with MIG, TIG, or stick welding is
an advantage.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/p>·<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Valid drivers license and own transport<\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/p>·<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Must be available to start immediately <\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/p>
<\/div><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/div>
<\/span><\/span><\/div>·<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Perform arc welding on stainless steel and
various metal components according to technical specifications<\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/p>·<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and
technical instructions.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/p>·<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Operate welding and cutting equipment safely
and efficiently.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/p>·<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Inspect and test welded structures to ensure
they meet industry standards.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/p>·<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Maintain welding tools and equipment in good
working condition.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/p>·<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Adhere to all health and safety regulations
in the workplace.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/p>·<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Work collaboratively with team members to
complete projects on time.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/p>
<\/div><\/span>
Requirements<\/h3>·<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Grade
12<\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/p>·<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Certification in welding (Trade Test or
equivalent) is preferred.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/p>·<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Minimum 2 years experience as an Arc Welder.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/p>·<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Stainless steel welding experience essential, <\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/p>·<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Strong knowledge of welding techniques,
materials, and safety protocols.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/p>·<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Ability to read and interpret engineering
drawings.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/p>·<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Experience with MIG, TIG, or stick welding is
an advantage.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/p>·<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Valid drivers license and own transport<\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/p>·<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Must be available to start immediately <\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/p>
<\/div><\/span>
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