Brief Description
Responsible for the welding for different products to meet company specifications utilizing engineering drawings.
Duties
- Read blueprints, understand and interpret engineering drawings, plan layout specifications, assembly and welding operations.
- Determine the appropriate welding equipment or method based on requirements.
- Set up components for welding according to specifications.
- Operate angle grinders to prepare the parts that must be welded.
- Repair machinery and other components by welding pieces and filling gaps.
- Lay out, position, secure parts and assembly with respect to the standard specifications using clamps, rulers, combination squares and other required tools.
- Develop templates and other work aids to hold and align parts.
- Cut electrodes and nozzle tips using chipping knives, hand shears etc…
- Tack-weld or weld components and assembly using gas, arc or other welding equipment.
- Detailed observation of dimension tolerance to evaluate weld quality and conformance to specifications.
- Inspect grooves, angles, gap allowance using precision measuring instruments.
- Remove rough spots, and spatters from work-piece using scraper, portable grinder with its attachment such as grinding disc and sanding disc.
- Set up torch and adjust valves, amperage, or voltage to obtain desired flame or arc.
- Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
- Test and inspect welded surfaces and structure to discover flaws or leakages (in case of enclosed parts) using the required testing equipment such as pressured air (for tanks) etc…
- Inspect visually the welding bead for conformance to the operation procedures.
- Maintain equipment and materials in a condition that does not compromise safety.
- Assist the maintenance crew to carry out a routine maintenance of equipment and machinery.
- Ensure Health & Safety procedures are followed and to maintain all quality systems in order to meet production targets.
- Responsible for keeping equipment and work area clean and orderly and perform basic preventative maintenance functions on equipment.
Competencies
- Comprehensive understanding and interpretation of engineering drawings and plan layout specifications, assembly and welding operations
- Detailed observation of dimension tolerance to evaluate weld quality and conformance to specifications
- Proper adherence to safety rules and guidelines and knowledge in the use of safety equipment to rescue situation such as fire extinguishers
- Good Working Knowledge of fabricating equipment from raw materials
- Ability to read and interpret technical documents and drawings
- Proficient in Layout, Tacking, Welding, Grinding and finishing
- Exceptional attention to details
- Strong understanding in blue print reading/ weld symbols to accurately build products to specified tolerances
- Must be able to work within a team based environment to accomplish all aspects of welding and fabrication
- Knowledge in use of precision measuring instruments and the application of such instruments
- Must be able to follow written and oral instructions
- Able to stoop, bend, reach, or stand up for long periods
- Excellent close vision and depth perception
- Hand-eye coordination
- Manual dexterity and strong physical stamina
Minimum Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent. Welding & Fabrication Engineering or equivalent would be a plus. Min 3-5 years of proven work experience in the welding industry with skills in both welding and fabrication.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: F.esawe@jmglimited.com using the position as subject of email.