Qualified Welder (Argon)

Due to expansion, a busy manufacturing company in Kariega, Eastern Cape now has room for an additional Qualified Welder (Argon). You will bring structure, accuracy, and a willingness to roll up your sleeves.

Do well here and the door to greater responsibility opens quickly. Leadership is visible and approachable, and good ideas are always welcome. The team values honesty, hard work, and treating every customer with respect. If you are the right person for this role, apply without hesitation.

• Prepare materials for welding by cutting, grinding, bevelling, and cleaning joint surfaces to ensure proper fusion and weld quality.
• Store all welding consumables, tools, and equipment properly at the end of each shift to maintain order and prevent loss or damage.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and welding symbols to determine joint preparation, filler material, and welding sequence.
• 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.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area by removing slag, offcuts, and waste materials, and ensuring gas cylinders are stored and secured properly.

• Proficiency in one or more welding processes including MIG, TIG, ARC, or CO2 welding on mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminium.
• 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.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, welding symbols, and fabrication specifications accurately.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality welds that meet inspection standards.
• 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.