MIG Welder (Trailer Manufacturing)

You'll cut, fit and weld steel to drawing in a busy petrochemical shutdown contractor in Soweto. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

Home base is a petrochemical shutdown contractor on the Soweto side of Gauteng. Start date: as soon as possible for the right person.

• Sign off your weld map and traceability sheets for each spool
• Weld carbon steel pipe in the 6G position using GTAW root and SMAW fill
• Follow the welding procedure specification for every joint you weld
• Read fabrication drawings and cutting lists before you mark out plate
• Roll and form plate for tanks, chutes and hoppers
• Fit up beams, columns and bracing with the correct gaps and alignment

• Steady hands and good eyesight, with or without glasses
• Willing to work shutdowns, long shifts and weekends when the plant is down
• Boilermaker or welder trade test certificate, or current SAIW welder qualification
• Valid welder coding to ISO 9606-1 or ASME IX in the processes the job needs

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

• Coding renewals paid by the employer
• 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.
• Expect a practical welding test on the first day. Bring your own gloves and chipping hammer so you feel at home.