Junior Welder

The purpose of this Junior Welder role is to read and interpret engineering drawings and store all welding consumables.

This is an on-site role in Cape Town, Western Cape. The business is growing, and capable people grow with it. You will enjoy modern facilities and the equipment needed to do the job well. Everyone is expected to pull their weight, and everyone is valued for it. Take the next step in your career and apply before the closing date.

The role is based on a production floor where quality control and throughput targets are central.

• Weld components in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions to required quality standards and dimensional tolerances.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area by removing slag, offcuts, and waste materials, and ensuring gas cylinders are stored and secured properly.
• Adhere strictly to all occupational health and safety regulations and wear required PPE including welding helmet, gloves, safety boots, and protective clothing.
• Ensure all fabrication work meets project specifications, welding codes, and quality standards before sign-off and handover.
• Perform welding operations using MIG, TIG, ARC, or CO2 processes on mild steel, stainless steel, and other metals according to welding procedure specifications.
• 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.

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, welding symbols, and fabrication specifications accurately.
• Physical fitness to work in confined spaces, at heights, and in outdoor conditions on construction sites.
• A minimum of two to five years of practical welding experience in a workshop, construction, or industrial environment.
• A valid driver's licence is preferred for roles requiring travel to multiple sites.
• Proficiency in one or more welding processes including MIG, TIG, ARC, or CO2 welding on mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminium.
• A valid welder qualification certificate for the relevant process and material thickness in accordance with ISO 9606 or ASME IX.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality welds that meet inspection standards.