Welder CO2
Company
ABC Hansen Africa
Location
City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality
Posted
1 day ago
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Job Description
Light engineering factory in Samcorpark, Pretoria requires a qualified red seal welder with at least 3 years experience post qualification.
Reading and understanding of manufacturing drawings is a crucial skill, and MIG (CO2) welding of steel sheet and members - ranging between 2mm thickness and 10mm thickness - to manufacture agricultural processing equipment.
Only qualified welders with at least 3 years post qualification experience need apply - as the succesful applicant will need to mentor apprentice trainees.
Co2 MIG Welding of mild steel and stainless steel crucial skill
TIG welding ability will be advantageous
Preference will be given to applicants living near Silverton, Pretoria, GP or with own reliable transport - as overtime is a frequent requirement for this position
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Contract length: 3 months
Pay: R60,00 - R75,00 per hour
Ability to commute/relocate:
• Silverton, Gauteng: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Application Question(s):
• Do you have a valid red seal red seal qualification for welding?
Experience:
• after qualification welding: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Reading and understanding of manufacturing drawings is a crucial skill, and MIG (CO2) welding of steel sheet and members - ranging between 2mm thickness and 10mm thickness - to manufacture agricultural processing equipment.
Only qualified welders with at least 3 years post qualification experience need apply - as the succesful applicant will need to mentor apprentice trainees.
Co2 MIG Welding of mild steel and stainless steel crucial skill
TIG welding ability will be advantageous
Preference will be given to applicants living near Silverton, Pretoria, GP or with own reliable transport - as overtime is a frequent requirement for this position
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Contract length: 3 months
Pay: R60,00 - R75,00 per hour
Ability to commute/relocate:
• Silverton, Gauteng: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Application Question(s):
• Do you have a valid red seal red seal qualification for welding?
Experience:
• after qualification welding: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
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