Job Description

• NOV South Africa is seeking a temporary Welder. In this role you need to demonstrate welding ability to ensure that the finished product adheres to the required specifications and quality standards as dictated by NOV. Willingness to travel constantly a prerequisite of the position.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Welding in accordance with the ASME IX and AWS D1.1requirements as determined by the specific job
• The artisan must be able to read and understand a drawing.
• The artisan must be competent in the use of all required measuring instrumentation
• Operating of welding machines.
• Ability to use initiative as well as problem –solving skills while welding to ensure that the required specifications are met.
• Keeping the Incoming Material and Inspection Report (IMIR) and job numbers on the part that is being welded and on the completed part. 
• Perform coded welding

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Technical Grade 12 (N3); Completed a recognised welding apprenticeship and passed a recognised trade test in the trade of welding

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES: 

• Be competent in Carbon and low alloy steel welding with the SMAW,GMAW,OFW, GTAW AND SAW processes in 1F,2F,3F, 4F and 1G plate welding and 1G rotated pipe welding, which includes hard facing and weld restoration; 
• Must be assessed as competent in a fillet fracture tests, macro for fillet welds and bend tests or X-ray for groove welds; 
• Must be able to perform welds in the flat position; 
• Must be assessed as competent in welding 6 test coupons. 
• Willingness to travel constantly a prerequisite of the position.