TIG Welder (Stainless Steel Food Equipment)

Strong welding and plate work for the trailer and truck body builder in Pinetown, with real drawings and real tolerances. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

The site is in Pinetown; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying.

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

• Boilermaker or welder trade test certificate, or current SAIW welder qualification
• Willing to work shutdowns, long shifts and weekends when the plant is down
• Medical fitness certificate for industrial sites, or willing to get one
• Steady hands and good eyesight, with or without glasses
• At least 2 years of production or site welding after qualifying

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

• Leather welding PPE and auto-darkening helmet supplied
• 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.
• Expired codings are the number one reason welders are turned away at the gate. Check dates before you apply.