Job Description

Key Responsibilities:
Welding:

• Perform MIG and TIG welding on aluminium plates and extrusions.
• Measure and cut extrusions accurately according to design specifications.
• Read and interpret design drawings to execute welding tasks effectively.
• Understand and follow work schedules to meet production deadlines.
• Familiarity with welding procedures for 5083 aluminium.

Health and Safety:

• Adhere strictly to all health and safety requirements and protocols.
• Consistently utilize Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) during welding operations.
• Report any defective welds or equipment that may pose risks.
• Ensure that emergency exits are always clear.
• Maintain cleanliness in designated welding, bathroom, and eating areas.
• Properly pack away all equipment, chemicals, and tools used during tasks in accordance with health and safety guidelines.

Administration:

• Safely file drawings after use.
• Meet daily time and attendance requirements, submitting relevant HR or production records to the direct manager as per deadlines.
• Comply with all HR-related policies and procedures.

Personal Attributes:

• Healthy, positive, self-motivated, and driven.
• Methodical, systematic, and technically inclined.
• Energetic and analytically minded.
• Team player with sober habits.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of direct work experience in MIG and TIG welding for aluminium boats.
• Qualification in MIG/TIG aluminium welding or equivalent certification.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team.
• Understanding and adherence to safety requirements in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of compliance with HSE and manufacturing standards.

Additional Physical Requirements:

• Ability to walk reasonable distances throughout the workday.
• Capability to safely climb ladders for welding tasks.
• Proficiency in lifting, pulling, and pushing heavy objects and materials.
• Comfort working in confined spaces for welding tasks.
• Competence in managing equipment and related items, including transportation and setup.
• Flexibility to adapt to varying physical demands typical in the welding and boat manufacturing environment.

Skills Required