Coded Welder (Pressure Vessels)

Strong welding and plate work for the pressure vessel manufacturer in Brackenfell, with real drawings and real tolerances. If you turn up on time and finish what you start, you'll fit in quickly.

This post is Brackenfell-based, with most of your time spent at a pressure vessel manufacturer. Hours are mostly Monday to Friday, with the odd Saturday in busy months.

• Prepare joints for radiographic and dye penetrant testing
• Roll and form plate for tanks, chutes and hoppers
• Cut and bevel plate with oxy-fuel, plasma and a bevelling machine
• Read fabrication drawings and cutting lists before you mark out plate
• Follow the welding procedure specification for every joint you weld
• Fit up beams, columns and bracing with the correct gaps and alignment

• Boilermaker or welder trade test certificate, or current SAIW welder qualification
• You can read fabrication and isometric drawings without help
• Steady hands and good eyesight, with or without glasses
• Valid welder coding to ISO 9606-1 or ASME IX in the processes the job needs

• Experience on structural work to AWS D1.1
• Rigging or crane signalling certificate
• Duplex or chrome-moly welding experience

• Accommodation and meals paid on out-of-town shutdowns
• Shutdown bonus and site allowance for work away from home
• Coding renewals paid by the employer

• Expect a practical welding test on the first day. Bring your own gloves and chipping hammer so you feel at home.
• If you have worked shutdowns, name the type of plant, like refinery or sugar mill. It proves you know the site rules.