MIG Welder (Trailer Manufacturing) – Immediate Start

If your welds pass X-ray, this pressure vessel manufacturer in Midrand wants you. It suits someone who likes knowing exactly what a good day's work looks like.

You'll report in Midrand. Relocation is not covered for this one. The first two weeks are spent shadowing someone experienced.

• Roll and form plate for tanks, chutes and hoppers
• TIG weld stainless steel tanks and fittings with proper back-purging
• Cut and bevel plate with oxy-fuel, plasma and a bevelling machine
• Follow the welding procedure specification for every joint you weld
• Fit up beams, columns and bracing with the correct gaps and alignment
• Keep a hot work permit open and a fire watch in place during shutdowns
• Read fabrication drawings and cutting lists before you mark out plate

• Boilermaker or welder trade test certificate, or current SAIW welder qualification
• Willing to work shutdowns, long shifts and weekends when the plant is down
• You can read fabrication and isometric drawings without help
• At least 2 years of production or site welding after qualifying

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

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

• If you have worked shutdowns, name the type of plant, like refinery or sugar mill. It proves you know the site rules.
• List each coding separately with the standard, process, position and expiry date. "Coded welder" on its own tells a recruiter nothing.