Pipe Welder (Carbon Steel & Stainless)

The trailer and truck body builder in Bloemfontein needs a coded welder who can hold a WPS and deliver clean, sound joints. It suits someone who likes knowing exactly what a good day's work looks like.

You'll be based at a trailer and truck body builder in Bloemfontein. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps. Start is planned for the beginning of next month.

• Follow the welding procedure specification for every joint you weld
• Cut and bevel plate with oxy-fuel, plasma and a bevelling machine
• Grind and repair welds flagged by the QC inspector
• Weld carbon steel pipe in the 6G position using GTAW root and SMAW fill
• Prepare joints for radiographic and dye penetrant testing

• Valid welder coding to ISO 9606-1 or ASME IX in the processes the job needs
• Boilermaker or welder trade test certificate, or current SAIW welder qualification
• At least 2 years of production or site welding after qualifying
• Medical fitness certificate for industrial sites, or willing to get one
• You can read fabrication and isometric drawings without help

• Orbital or automatic welding experience
• Rigging or crane signalling certificate
• Experience on structural work to AWS D1.1

• 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
• Leather welding PPE and auto-darkening helmet supplied

• 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.