Junior Welder

We are looking for a driven Junior Welder to join our production facility in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal. The position rewards consistency, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn.

The setting is busy but well-organised, with a focus on getting the job done properly. Hard work and reliability are noticed and rewarded with real advancement. Collaboration, fairness, and pride in the work define the day-to-day culture. Qualified candidates are encouraged to get their applications in early.

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.
• 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.
• Adhere strictly to all occupational health and safety regulations and wear required PPE including welding helmet, gloves, safety boots, and protective clothing.
• 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 minimum of two to five years of practical welding experience in a workshop, construction, or industrial environment.
• 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 recognised trade certificate or welder qualification issued by a relevant SETA or approved training authority.
• Proficiency in one or more welding processes including MIG, TIG, ARC, or CO2 welding on mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminium.