Junior Welder

Hands-on from day one, the Junior Welder will weld components, maintain a clean and safe work area by removing slag and prepare materials for welding for a factory operation in Kariega, Eastern Cape.

Strong performers can expect clear paths to greater responsibility. Open communication and a solutions-focused attitude are highly valued. Send your CV through today and take the first step towards this opportunity.

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

• Set up and adjust welding equipment including amperage, voltage, gas flow, and wire feed speed for different materials and joint configurations.
• Store all welding consumables, tools, and equipment properly at the end of each shift to maintain order and prevent loss or damage.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area by removing slag, offcuts, and waste materials, and ensuring gas cylinders are stored and secured properly.
• Inspect all welds visually for defects including porosity, undercut, overlap, incomplete fusion, and cracks, and grind out and repair any defective welds.
• Weld components in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions to required quality standards and dimensional tolerances.

• A valid welder qualification certificate for the relevant process and material thickness in accordance with ISO 9606 or ASME IX.
• A valid driver's licence is preferred for roles requiring travel to multiple sites.
• 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 recognised trade certificate or welder qualification issued by a relevant SETA or approved training authority.