Co2 Welder
Company
Kare Sheet Metal Products
Location
Pretoria
Posted
22 hours ago
Via
Indeed
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Job Description
Key Responsibilities
• Welding Operations: Perform CO2 welding on various metal components in multiple positions, including flat, vertical, and overhead.
• Equipment Setup: Set up and calibrate welding machines, including selecting the correct gas mixture, wire feed speed, and voltage.
• Blueprint Reading: Interpret technical drawings, schematics, and welding symbols to plan layouts and procedures.
• Material Preparation: Cut, grind, and clean metal surfaces using tools like angle grinders and saws before welding.
• Quality Control: Inspect finished welds for defects such as cracks or porosity using precision measuring instruments like calipers and weld gauges.
• Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance on welding equipment to ensure safety and functionality.
Core Requirements
• Experience: Require 3–5 years of practical experience in a technical or manufacturing environment.
• Certification: A Trade Test certification (e.g., Red Seal) or being a "Double Coded" welder (competent in both CO2 and TIG).
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in MIG/MAG techniques, knowledge of metal properties (steel, aluminum, stainless steel), and basic mathematical ability for measurements.
• Physical Stamina: The role requires the ability to work in confined spaces, stand for long shifts, and handle heavy equipment weighing up to 25kg.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
• Welding Operations: Perform CO2 welding on various metal components in multiple positions, including flat, vertical, and overhead.
• Equipment Setup: Set up and calibrate welding machines, including selecting the correct gas mixture, wire feed speed, and voltage.
• Blueprint Reading: Interpret technical drawings, schematics, and welding symbols to plan layouts and procedures.
• Material Preparation: Cut, grind, and clean metal surfaces using tools like angle grinders and saws before welding.
• Quality Control: Inspect finished welds for defects such as cracks or porosity using precision measuring instruments like calipers and weld gauges.
• Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance on welding equipment to ensure safety and functionality.
Core Requirements
• Experience: Require 3–5 years of practical experience in a technical or manufacturing environment.
• Certification: A Trade Test certification (e.g., Red Seal) or being a "Double Coded" welder (competent in both CO2 and TIG).
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in MIG/MAG techniques, knowledge of metal properties (steel, aluminum, stainless steel), and basic mathematical ability for measurements.
• Physical Stamina: The role requires the ability to work in confined spaces, stand for long shifts, and handle heavy equipment weighing up to 25kg.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
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What is the minimum hourly wage for qualified plumbers in South Africa from 1 March 2026?
The Department of Employment and Labour sets the National Minimum Wage at R28.79 per hour for plumbers as of 1 March 2026. This applies to all Sectoral Determination 13 workers with overtime paid at 1.5 times the rate after 45 hours per week. Employers must display the wage schedule at every workplace.
Which trade test certificate is required to legally work as a plumber in South Africa in 2026?
Candidates must hold a Red Seal trade certificate issued after passing the QCTO trade test at an accredited centre. The certificate number must be registered on the National Artisan Database by 31 December 2025 for 2026 employment. No plumber may be employed without this qualification under the Skills Development Act.
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Plumbers receive 21 consecutive days of paid annual leave after 12 months of employment and 30 days of paid sick leave over a 36-month cycle. The leave must be taken within 6 months after the leave cycle ends or it is forfeited.
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Applicants must submit a certified ID copy, Red Seal certificate, proof of residence, and a completed Z83 form to the nearest labour centre. All documents must be uploaded to the ESSA online portal by 30 June 2026 for the annual placement cycle.
