Welder

Without delay, a fast-moving factory operation in Bellville, Western Cape needs a reliable Welder.

Do well here and the door to greater responsibility opens quickly. The setting is busy but well-organised, with a focus on getting the job done properly. The team values honesty, hard work, and treating every customer with respect. Take the next step in your career and apply before the closing date.

Safety & Workshop Management

• Conduct daily pre-start inspections of all workshop plant and equipment including machine tools, welding sets, lifting tackle, and portable power tools, reporting any defects to maintenance immediately and tagging out unsafe equipment until repaired.
• Enforce strict adherence to occupational health and safety regulations and company safety policies within the workshop, including correct PPE usage, compliance with lockout and tagout procedures, and safe operation of overhead cranes and forklifts by licensed operators.

Fabrication & Production

• Fabricate, assemble, and weld structural steel components, pressure vessels, and piping systems according to detailed engineering drawings, using MIG, TIG, and arc welding processes to produce structurally sound and visually acceptable welds that pass non-destructive testing.
• Set up, programme, and operate CNC lathes, milling machines, and conventional machine tools to manufacture precision components to exact tolerances, selecting appropriate cutting speeds, feeds, and tooling for each material type and machining operation.

Quality Control & Inspection

• Conduct incoming inspection of raw materials and components against purchase specifications and material certificates using precision measuring instruments including micrometres, vernier callipers, height gauges, and hardness testers.
• Carry out final inspection and testing of finished products against engineering drawings, customer specifications, and relevant SANS or ISO standards, preparing inspection reports and certificates of conformance for each completed production batch.
• Document, classify, and report all non-conformances identified during production, actively participating in root cause investigations using techniques such as fishbone analysis and five-why methodology to prevent recurrence of the same defects.

• For welding roles, proven competency in multiple welding processes and ability to pass welder qualification tests.
• Experience in operating material handling equipment including overhead cranes and forklifts with relevant licences.
• A recognised trade certificate in boilermaking, welding, fitting, fitting and turning, or millwrighting from a relevant training authority.
• For quality inspection roles, proficiency in using precision measuring instruments and knowledge of inspection techniques and sampling plans.
• Physical fitness to stand for extended periods, handle heavy materials, and work in an industrial environment with noise and heat.
• The ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings, welding symbols, and work instructions to produce components to specification.
• Strong understanding of occupational health and safety regulations and a demonstrated commitment to safe working practices.