The position requires the incumbent to carry out general fitting and welding of steel fabrications, form work preparation and other related duties.
Must be a qualified and an experienced tradesman with a minimum of 3 years industry work experience with an excellent health and safety record willing to execute all duties in a professional manner:
• Determine the appropriate welding equipment or method based on requirements
• Set up components for welding according to specifications (e.g. cut material with powered saws to match measurements)
• Operate angle grinders to prepare the parts that must be welded
• Align components using calipers, rulers etc. and clamp pieces
• Perform MIG, TIG and other types of weld based on project needs
• Weld components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in various positions (vertical, horizontal or overhead)
• Select proper fillers for jobs based on previous experience or project instructions
• Repair machinery and other components by welding pieces and filling gaps
• Test and inspect welded surfaces and structure to discover flaws
• De-bur and grind metal as necessary to achieve proper surface texture
• Field install welds, including duct work, light fixtures, vents, fans, metal sheeting and other parts
• Maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety
• Working during inclement weather, could be exposed to extreme cold and heat, noise and dust from construction operations depending upon project site.
• Perform general construction labour to include jobsite clean-up and moving of materials by hand.
• Constant, gripping of objects
• Frequently lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling up to 25kg of material and up to 50kg of material with assistance, if requested.
• Frequently walking, stooping, kneeling, reaching and climbing stairs and ladders
• Frequent use of hand and power tools.
• Work requires alert individuals with good balance and physical strength.
• Work on a wide variety of jobs including commercial and industrial developments, multi-storey housing and civil engineering projects like roadwork’s, tunnels and bridges
Must be a qualified and an experienced tradesman with a minimum of 3 years industry work experience with an excellent health and safety record willing to execute all duties in a professional manner:
• Determine the appropriate welding equipment or method based on requirements
• Set up components for welding according to specifications (e.g. cut material with powered saws to match measurements)
• Operate angle grinders to prepare the parts that must be welded
• Align components using calipers, rulers etc. and clamp pieces
• Perform MIG, TIG and other types of weld based on project needs
• Weld components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in various positions (vertical, horizontal or overhead)
• Select proper fillers for jobs based on previous experience or project instructions
• Repair machinery and other components by welding pieces and filling gaps
• Test and inspect welded surfaces and structure to discover flaws
• De-bur and grind metal as necessary to achieve proper surface texture
• Field install welds, including duct work, light fixtures, vents, fans, metal sheeting and other parts
• Maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety
• Working during inclement weather, could be exposed to extreme cold and heat, noise and dust from construction operations depending upon project site.
• Perform general construction labour to include jobsite clean-up and moving of materials by hand.
• Constant, gripping of objects
• Frequently lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling up to 25kg of material and up to 50kg of material with assistance, if requested.
• Frequently walking, stooping, kneeling, reaching and climbing stairs and ladders
• Frequent use of hand and power tools.
• Work requires alert individuals with good balance and physical strength.
• Work on a wide variety of jobs including commercial and industrial developments, multi-storey housing and civil engineering projects like roadwork’s, tunnels and bridges
