Pipe Welder

Hands-on from day one, the Pipe Welder will ensure all fabrication work meets project specifications, maintain a clean and safe work area by removing slag and prepare materials for welding for a manufacturing company in Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal.

Skills development and on-the-job learning are a genuine part of the role. The team values honesty, hard work, and treating every customer with respect. We look forward to receiving applications from candidates who meet the criteria.

Responsibilities

• Store all welding consumables, tools, and equipment properly at the end of each shift to maintain order and prevent loss or damage.
• Ensure all fabrication work meets project specifications, welding codes, and quality standards before sign-off and handover.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area by removing slag, offcuts, and waste materials, and ensuring gas cylinders are stored and secured properly.
• Adhere strictly to all occupational health and safety regulations and wear required PPE including welding helmet, gloves, safety boots, and protective clothing.
• Set up and adjust welding equipment including amperage, voltage, gas flow, and wire feed speed for different materials and joint configurations.
• Prepare materials for welding by cutting, grinding, bevelling, and cleaning joint surfaces to ensure proper fusion and weld quality.
• Weld components in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions to required quality standards and dimensional tolerances.

Requirements

• A valid driver's licence is preferred for roles requiring travel to multiple sites.
• A minimum of two to five years of practical welding experience in a workshop, construction, or industrial environment.
• Physical fitness to work in confined spaces, at heights, and in outdoor conditions on construction sites.
• Proficiency in one or more welding processes including MIG, TIG, ARC, or CO2 welding on mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminium.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, welding symbols, and fabrication specifications accurately.
• A recognised trade certificate or welder qualification issued by a relevant SETA or approved training authority.

Qualifications

Trade Certificate in Welding (Red Seal)