Welder

The incumbent can work with items of any scale, from small pipes and car parts to massive steel beams, on the infrastructure of a building.

Responsibilities:

• Interpret blueprints, drawings, and measurements to plan layouts.
• Weld small and large components such as copper plumbing, beams, and pipelines.
• Use specialized machinery for industrial welding and oversee machines that perform the same job.
• Maintain and repair all machinery.
• Assess welded surfaces, structures and components to identify errors.
• Follow and enforce strict safety regulations such as wearing heat-resistant gloves, protective masks, and safety shoes.
• Monitor machinery for appropriate usage and temperature.
• Weld components in flat, vertical, and overhead positions.

Skills and Qualification

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to read blueprints
• Knowledge of metallurgy
• Knowledge of various welding techniques, including TIG, MIG, arc, and oxy-fuel welding
• Knowledge of manual and mechanical welding techniques