Welder

A busy production facility in Phalaborwa, Limpopo is hiring a Welder to take ownership of key responsibilities. The position suits someone who is confident making decisions and owning the result.

The team prides itself on professionalism and consistently meeting commitments. Hard work and reliability are noticed and rewarded with real advancement. The team is tight-knit, dependable, and quick to support one another. Ready to apply? Send through your CV and a short introduction.

Quality Control & Inspection

• 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.
• 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.

Fabrication & Production

• 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.
• Read and interpret complex engineering drawings, welding symbols, and work instructions to determine fabrication sequences, material requirements, and dimensional tolerances before commencing production on each job to minimise rework and material wastage.
• Monitor production machinery during operation to detect abnormal sounds, vibrations, or output quality variations, stopping equipment for investigation and making necessary adjustments to prevent defective output and unplanned downtime.

• For quality inspection roles, proficiency in using precision measuring instruments and knowledge of inspection techniques and sampling plans.
• A recognised trade certificate in boilermaking, welding, fitting, fitting and turning, or millwrighting from a relevant training authority.
• Physical fitness to stand for extended periods, handle heavy materials, and work in an industrial environment with noise and heat.
• Experience in operating material handling equipment including overhead cranes and forklifts with relevant licences.
• Willingness to work shifts, overtime, and be on standby as required to support production demands and maintenance schedules.
• A minimum of three to five years of post-trade test experience in a manufacturing, engineering, or heavy industrial workshop.
• For welding roles, proven competency in multiple welding processes and ability to pass welder qualification tests.