Job Description

Job Title: Aluminium TIG Welder
Location: Pietermaritzburg
Department: Manufacturing/Welding
Reports To: Workshop Manager
Job Summary:
The TIG Welder will be responsible for producing clean, high-strength welds in a variety of manufacturing settings, while maintaining a high level of safety, accuracy, and attention to detail.
Key Responsibilities:

• TIG Welding: Perform TIG welding on aluminium materials to produce high-precision, clean, and strong welds in accordance with project specifications and blueprints.
• Blueprint and Drawing Interpretation: Read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and welding symbols to determine the welding process, materials, and specific weld placement.
• Quality Control: Inspect finished welds for quality, strength, and consistency, ensuring they meet industry standards and customer specifications. Make any necessary adjustments for optimal results.
• Weld Preparation: Prepare aluminium parts for welding by cleaning, bevelling, and aligning materials, ensuring proper fit-up and reducing the risk of defects.
• Equipment Maintenance: Operate and maintain TIG welding equipment, ensuring proper care and upkeep. This includes replacing consumables, cleaning torches, and troubleshooting minor equipment issues.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience: Minimum of 2years of experience as a TIG welder, with a strong focus on aluminium welding.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in TIG welding techniques, including aluminium welding, torch control, and welding of thin-walled materials.
• Blueprint Interpretation: Ability to read and interpret complex technical drawings, blueprints, and welding symbols.
• Attention to Detail: High level of precision and attention to detail required to ensure strong and clean welds.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to work in various physical positions (e.g., standing, bending)
• Safety Knowledge: Knowledge of welding safety standards, including the safe handling of welding gases, equipment, and PPE.
• Problem-Solving: Strong troubleshooting skills to address any issues that arise during the welding process.

Education:

• Matric or equivalent required.
• Additional vocational training or certification in welding (TIG welding, aluminium) preferred.

Working Conditions:

• Full-time
• Work in a manufacturing or industrial environment with exposure to welding fumes, heat, and noise.
• Must be able to perform manual tasks

If you dont have at least 6 months experience doing aluminium TIG Welding, please dont apply as your application will not be considered.
Salary R60- R80 per hour plus overtime.