Qualified Welder (Argon)

A leading production facility operating in Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal invites applications for the role of Qualified Welder (Argon).

You will be given real responsibility and the trust to run with it. There is real scope for growth and skills development for the right person. If you are the right person for this role, apply without hesitation.

• Ensure all fabrication work meets project specifications, welding codes, and quality standards before sign-off and handover.
• 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.
• 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.

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