Coded Welder (Pressure Vessels)

You'll cut, fit and weld steel to drawing in a busy petrochemical shutdown contractor in Tembisa. It suits someone who likes knowing exactly what a good day's work looks like.

Location: Tembisa, Gauteng. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first.

• Sign off your weld map and traceability sheets for each spool
• Prepare joints for radiographic and dye penetrant testing
• Cut and bevel plate with oxy-fuel, plasma and a bevelling machine
• Grind and repair welds flagged by the QC inspector
• TIG weld stainless steel tanks and fittings with proper back-purging
• Keep a hot work permit open and a fire watch in place during shutdowns

• Willing to work shutdowns, long shifts and weekends when the plant is down
• At least 2 years of production or site welding after qualifying
• Valid welder coding to ISO 9606-1 or ASME IX in the processes the job needs
• Steady hands and good eyesight, with or without glasses
• Medical fitness certificate for industrial sites, or willing to get one

• Duplex or chrome-moly welding experience
• SAIW welding inspector course, even at Level 1

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

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