Welding Inspector / Deputy Coordinator
Company
Penbro Kelnick (Pty) Ltd
Location
Pretoria
Posted
15 days ago
Via
PNet
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Job Description
Introduction
Penbro Kelnick Pty Ltd, part of a large international industrial group, is a specialised engineering and manufacturing company based in Hermanstad, Pretoria West.
We have a permanent position for an Welding Inspector/Deputy Welding Coordinator in the SHERQ Department. If you believe you meet the requirements for this position, then we would appreciate your application.
Duties & Responsibilities
• Inspect weldments to determine if they meet specifications and standards.
• Conduct dimensional checks after fit-up.
• Conduct checks at intervals during welding, as well as dimensional checks to identify distortion.
• Conduct VT and PT inspections.
• Management of external inspection services.
• Document all inspections, computations, results, and feedback provided.
• Validation of welding equipment.
• Participation in technical reviews and audits.
• Support the RWC in maintaining ISO 3834 & EN 15085
• Incoming inspection of materials and consumables.
• Validate welding materials and consumables against certificates and requirements.
Desired Experience & Qualification
• Welding coordinator with basic technical knowledge (Level C) IWS (International Welding Specialist) required.
• Reading and interpretation of engineering & welding drawings.
• Welding specifications and standards
• Quality Management experience
• ISO 9712 Level 2 NDT qualification for VT & PT will be advantageous.
• A welding or engineering background will be of advantage.
• Good eyesight is a requirement for VT (Visual Testing).
• Supervision and technical planning
Package & Remuneration
• Market competitive TCOE remuneration package
• Paid leave
• Pension Fund
• Medical
Interested?
Kindly note that only short-listed candidates will be corresponded with.
Penbro Kelnick is an Employment Equity Employer that gives preference to suitably qualified candidates who add to the diversity of the company.
Should you not have had any feedback within 1 (one) week after the closing date, you may consider your application unsuccessful.
The company is under no obligation to fill this position.
Penbro Kelnick Pty Ltd, part of a large international industrial group, is a specialised engineering and manufacturing company based in Hermanstad, Pretoria West.
We have a permanent position for an Welding Inspector/Deputy Welding Coordinator in the SHERQ Department. If you believe you meet the requirements for this position, then we would appreciate your application.
Duties & Responsibilities
• Inspect weldments to determine if they meet specifications and standards.
• Conduct dimensional checks after fit-up.
• Conduct checks at intervals during welding, as well as dimensional checks to identify distortion.
• Conduct VT and PT inspections.
• Management of external inspection services.
• Document all inspections, computations, results, and feedback provided.
• Validation of welding equipment.
• Participation in technical reviews and audits.
• Support the RWC in maintaining ISO 3834 & EN 15085
• Incoming inspection of materials and consumables.
• Validate welding materials and consumables against certificates and requirements.
Desired Experience & Qualification
• Welding coordinator with basic technical knowledge (Level C) IWS (International Welding Specialist) required.
• Reading and interpretation of engineering & welding drawings.
• Welding specifications and standards
• Quality Management experience
• ISO 9712 Level 2 NDT qualification for VT & PT will be advantageous.
• A welding or engineering background will be of advantage.
• Good eyesight is a requirement for VT (Visual Testing).
• Supervision and technical planning
Package & Remuneration
• Market competitive TCOE remuneration package
• Paid leave
• Pension Fund
• Medical
Interested?
Kindly note that only short-listed candidates will be corresponded with.
Penbro Kelnick is an Employment Equity Employer that gives preference to suitably qualified candidates who add to the diversity of the company.
Should you not have had any feedback within 1 (one) week after the closing date, you may consider your application unsuccessful.
The company is under no obligation to fill this position.
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