Coded Welder (6G, ASME IX)

Strong welding and plate work for the pressure vessel manufacturer in eMalahleni, with real drawings and real tolerances. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

You'll report in eMalahleni. Relocation is not covered for this one.

• Sign off your weld map and traceability sheets for each spool
• Cut and bevel plate with oxy-fuel, plasma and a bevelling machine
• Weld carbon steel pipe in the 6G position using GTAW root and SMAW fill
• Prepare joints for radiographic and dye penetrant testing
• Follow the welding procedure specification for every joint you weld

• Boilermaker or welder trade test certificate, or current SAIW welder qualification
• You can read fabrication and isometric drawings without help
• Willing to work shutdowns, long shifts and weekends when the plant is down
• Valid welder coding to ISO 9606-1 or ASME IX in the processes the job needs
• Medical fitness certificate for industrial sites, or willing to get one
• Steady hands and good eyesight, with or without glasses

• Experience on structural work to AWS D1.1
• SAIW welding inspector course, even at Level 1

• Shutdown bonus and site allowance for work away from home
• Leather welding PPE and auto-darkening helmet supplied
• Accommodation and meals paid on out-of-town shutdowns
• Coding renewals paid by the employer

• Expired codings are the number one reason welders are turned away at the gate. Check dates before you apply.
• If you have worked shutdowns, name the type of plant, like refinery or sugar mill. It proves you know the site rules.