Job Description    

• To provide welding support and maintenance services to the plant and site.
• Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions
• Operate safety equipment, and use safe work habits.
• Determine required equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry, and welding techniques.
• Keep a proper record of all maintenance, repair and construction work.
• To guide, coach and mentor Apprentices. Identify and report on their training needs, progress and skills development.
• To liaise with production and workshop personnel in order to coordinate maintenance and repair jobs.
• Monitor the functioning of various plant and equipment and report the finding
• Order any required spares and materials from stores.
• Comply with Site specific safety regulations, procedures and Company rules.
• Comply with relevant safety regulations as prescribed in the OHS act.

Qualifications & Experience    

• Completed recognised Apprenticeship in the Welding Trade.
• Preferably 3 years post Apprenticeship experience in a manufacturing plant.
• Preferably coded welding certification.
• Ability and willingness to carry out simple steel fabrication tasks
• Knowledge of tools and General Engineering Equipment.
• Able to perform relevant engineering trade-specific, related calculations.
• Must be trained with Emergency Safety Equipment i.e. breathing apparatus sets and air mask sets in difficult conditions
• Computer literate and knowledge of computerised maintenance management systems