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Junior Welder

Recruite Agency
Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal
Full-time
Posted 23 June 2026
Full-time Trades & Services
Job Description

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.

Responsibilities
  • 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.
Requirements
  • 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.
Qualifications
CO2/MIG/TIG Welding Certification
Paid Survey
Job details
Job typeFull-time
ProvinceKwaZulu-Natal
CityPietermaritzburg
CategoryTrades & Services
Posted23 June 2026
Closing17 July 2026
Recruite Agency
Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal
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