Welder-CORE
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Job Summary
- Carry out welding, cutting, grinding and basic fabrication activities under supervision and in line with approved drawings and work instructions.
- Support welding repair and fabrication of workshop metal components such as frames, skids, racks, baskets, pipes and plates.
- Prepare materials, tools and welding equipment safely before starting assigned work and escalate issues to the Supervisor/ Manager.
Key Accountabilities
- Work safely at all times and comply with PPE, hot-work, housekeeping and workshop safety requirements.
- Perform assigned welding duties using approved manual or semi-automatic welding equipment, including GMAW/ MIG and SMAW/ stick where authorized.
- Follow basic drawings, measurements, job cards, welding procedures and supervisor instructions before commencing work.
- Prepare parts for welding by cleaning, cutting, fitting, grinding and positioning components as required.
- Carry out welding repairs and fabrication on small and medium components while maintaining acceptable quality and dimensional accuracy.
- Complete basic visual checks of finished welds and immediately report defects, dimensional issues, unsafe conditions or material concerns.
- Maintain welding machines, grinders, hand tools and accessories in clean and serviceable condition and report maintenance needs.
- Support safe handling and storage of welding consumables, gas cylinders, materials and completed work pieces.
- Minimize rework, material waste and non-conformance by following instructions and asking for clarification when required.
- Adhere to Company policies, QHSE procedures and workshop rules.
Knowledge, Skills and Aptitude
- Educational Qualifications & Certifications:
- High school, technical institute or vocational school certificate preferred.
- Basic welding training or trade certificate preferred.
- Relevant safety training for hot work, PPE and workshop tools preferred.
- Knowledge:
- Basic knowledge of welding equipment, consumables, hand tools and workshop safety requirements.
- Basic understanding of drawings, measurements, fit-up requirements and work instructions.
- Awareness of weld quality, defect reporting, housekeeping and safe material handling.
- Technical and General Skills:
- Basic GMAW/ MIG and/ or SMAW/ stick welding capability under supervision.
- Ability to use grinders, cutting tools, measuring tape, squares, calipers and basic fabrication tools.
- Ability to prepare, fit and tack components before welding.
- Basic computer literacy for job reporting, where required.
- Language Skills: Basic English communication skills preferred for reading work instructions, safety signs and job documentation.
- Experience:
- 2-3 years of hands-on welding or fabrication experience preferred, preferably in an industrial workshop environment.
- Exposure to equipment repair, skids, racks, frames, pipes, plates or similar metal structures is preferred.
Key Interactions
- Key Internal Contacts: Service & Repair Centre Manager / Workshop Supervisor.Workshop, Maintenance, Stores and QHSE Teams
- Purpose of Interaction: Receive daily job instructions, priorities, safety requirements and feedback on work completion.Coordinate tools, materials, inspections, consumables, housekeeping and safe work practices.
- Key External Contacts: Customers / Third-party Inspectors.Suppliers / Service Providers
- Purpose of Interaction: Interact only as assigned to support inspection, job clarification or work progress updates.Support basic coordination related to welding consumables, equipment servicing or workshop materials when instructed.
- Supervisor/ Manager: Service & Repair Centre Manager
- Direct Reports: NA