Qualified Welder (Argon)

Reporting to the relevant manager, the Qualified Welder (Argon) will set up and adjust welding equipment and maintain a clean and safe work area by removing slag at a factory operation in Bloemfontein, Free State.

A safety-first, quality-driven approach underpins everything the team does. Communication is open, and everyone pulls in the same direction. The business promotes from within wherever possible, opening doors over time. Qualified candidates are encouraged to get their applications in early.

• Store all welding consumables, tools, and equipment properly at the end of each shift to maintain order and prevent loss or damage.
• Weld components in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions to required quality standards and dimensional tolerances.
• Inspect all welds visually for defects including porosity, undercut, overlap, incomplete fusion, and cracks, and grind out and repair any defective welds.
• Set up and adjust welding equipment including amperage, voltage, gas flow, and wire feed speed for different materials and joint configurations.
• Perform welding operations using MIG, TIG, ARC, or CO2 processes on mild steel, stainless steel, and other metals according to welding procedure specifications.
• Adhere strictly to all occupational health and safety regulations and wear required PPE including welding helmet, gloves, safety boots, and protective clothing.

• A recognised trade certificate or welder qualification issued by a relevant SETA or approved training authority.
• A minimum of two to five years of practical welding experience in a workshop, construction, or industrial environment.
• Physical fitness to work in confined spaces, at heights, and in outdoor conditions on construction sites.
• A valid welder qualification certificate for the relevant process and material thickness in accordance with ISO 9606 or ASME IX.
• Proficiency in one or more welding processes including MIG, TIG, ARC, or CO2 welding on mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminium.