We are seeking a competent, skilled, and safety-conscious Argon and Arc Welder to join the team supporting maintenance and fabrication activities within our manufacturing facility.
The ideal candidate will have practical experience in TIG (Argon) and Arc / MMA welding, with the ability to carry out welding, fabrication, repair, and maintenance work on industrial equipment, structures, pipelines, frames, and other plant components.
Key Responsibilities & Competencies
Perform Argon (TIG) and Arc (MMA) welding for maintenance, repair, and fabrication activities.
Carry out welding and fabrication work on industrial equipment, machine components, frames, brackets, supports, and structures.
Read and interpret basic engineering drawings, sketches, dimensions, and welding requirements.
Select appropriate welding processes, electrodes, filler materials, and welding parameters for different applications.
Prepare, clean, align, and position materials before welding.
Inspect completed welds for proper penetration, strength, appearance, and defects.
Perform cutting, grinding, drilling, and other basic fabrication activities as required.
Carry out repair and modification of damaged or worn machine and plant components.
Maintain welding machines, tools, cables, gas cylinders, regulators, and other welding equipment in good working condition.
Ensure proper handling, storage, and use of welding gases, electrodes, and other consumables.
Follow appropriate hot-work procedures, including obtaining required permits and ensuring the work area is safe before commencing welding activities.
Implement appropriate fire-prevention measures and maintain proper housekeeping around the work area.
Follow plant safety procedures and applicable welding and occupational safety requirements.
Report defective equipment, unsafe conditions, hazards, and other issues that may affect safe operations.
Maintain accurate records of completed welding, repair, and fabrication activities where required.
Support maintenance teams during equipment breakdowns, shutdowns, installations, and modification activities.
Minimum Qualifications & Requirements
OND, HND, technical qualification, or relevant vocational/trade certification in Welding, Fabrication, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
Minimum of 2 years' practical experience in welding and fabrication, preferably within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
Proven practical experience in Argon / TIG and Arc / MMA welding.
Good knowledge of welding equipment, electrodes, filler materials, and basic fabrication tools.
Ability to perform welding and fabrication work safely and accurately.
Ability to identify common welding defects and carry out appropriate corrections.
Good understanding of industrial safety practices, particularly hot-work and fire-prevention procedures.
Good communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.