Job Description

Closing Date 2025/02/21
Reference Number AEC250207-2
Pillar AECI Chemicals
Job Title Welder
Job Type Classification Permanent
Job Grade CL
Number of Positions 1
Location - Town / Site Umbogintwini
Location - Province KwaZulu-Natal
Location - Country South Africa

• 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

• 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

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