Qualified Welder (Argon)

Immediate start available for a Qualified Welder (Argon) at a busy production facility in Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal.

The workplace is professional, friendly, and geared towards high performance. The role comes with opportunities to learn, upskill, and advance over time. We would love to see your CV if this role speaks to you.

• Ensure all fabrication work meets project specifications, welding codes, and quality standards before sign-off and handover.
• Weld components in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions to required quality standards and dimensional tolerances.
• 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.
• Perform welding operations using MIG, TIG, ARC, or CO2 processes on mild steel, stainless steel, and other metals according to welding procedure specifications.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area by removing slag, offcuts, and waste materials, and ensuring gas cylinders are stored and secured properly.

• 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.
• Proficiency in one or more welding processes including MIG, TIG, ARC, or CO2 welding on mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminium.
• A valid welder qualification certificate for the relevant process and material thickness in accordance with ISO 9606 or ASME IX.
• Physical fitness to work in confined spaces, at heights, and in outdoor conditions on construction sites.
• A minimum of two to five years of practical welding experience in a workshop, construction, or industrial environment.
• A recognised trade certificate or welder qualification issued by a relevant SETA or approved training authority.