Welder

Job Summary

• Carry out welding, cutting, grinding and basic fabrication activities under supervision and in line with approved drawings and work instructions.
• Support welding repair and fabrication of workshop metal components such as frames, skids, racks, baskets, pipes and plates.
• Prepare materials, tools and welding equipment safely before starting assigned work and escalate issues to the Supervisor/ Manager.

Key Accountabilities

• Work safely at all times and comply with PPE, hot-work, housekeeping and workshop safety requirements.
• Perform assigned welding duties using approved manual or semi-automatic welding equipment, including GMAW/ MIG and SMAW/ stick where authorized.
• Follow basic drawings, measurements, job cards, welding procedures and supervisor instructions before commencing work.
• Prepare parts for welding by cleaning, cutting, fitting, grinding and positioning components as required.
• Carry out welding repairs and fabrication on small and medium components while maintaining acceptable quality and dimensional accuracy.
• Complete basic visual checks of finished welds and immediately report defects, dimensional issues, unsafe conditions or material concerns.
• Maintain welding machines, grinders, hand tools and accessories in clean and serviceable condition and report maintenance needs.
• Support safe handling and storage of welding consumables, gas cylinders, materials and completed work pieces.
• Minimize rework, material waste and non-conformance by following instructions and asking for clarification when required.
• Adhere to Company policies, QHSE procedures and workshop rules.

Knowledge, Skills and Aptitude

• Educational Qualifications & Certifications:
• High school, technical institute or vocational school certificate preferred.
• Basic welding training or trade certificate preferred.
• Relevant safety training for hot work, PPE and workshop tools preferred.
• Knowledge:
• Basic knowledge of welding equipment, consumables, hand tools and workshop safety requirements.
• Basic understanding of drawings, measurements, fit-up requirements and work instructions.
• Awareness of weld quality, defect reporting, housekeeping and safe material handling.
• Technical and General Skills:
• Basic GMAW/ MIG and/ or SMAW/ stick welding capability under supervision.
• Ability to use grinders, cutting tools, measuring tape, squares, calipers and basic fabrication tools.
• Ability to prepare, fit and tack components before welding.
• Basic computer literacy for job reporting, where required.
• Language Skills: Basic English communication skills preferred for reading work instructions, safety signs and job documentation.
• Experience:
• 2-3 years of hands-on welding or fabrication experience preferred, preferably in an industrial workshop environment.
• Exposure to equipment repair, skids, racks, frames, pipes, plates or similar metal structures is preferred.

Key Interactions

• Key Internal Contacts: Service & Repair Centre Manager / Workshop Supervisor.Workshop, Maintenance, Stores and QHSE Teams
• Purpose of Interaction: Receive daily job instructions, priorities, safety requirements and feedback on work completion.Coordinate tools, materials, inspections, consumables, housekeeping and safe work practices.
• Key External Contacts: Customers / Third-party Inspectors.Suppliers / Service Providers
• Purpose of Interaction: Interact only as assigned to support inspection, job clarification or work progress updates.Support basic coordination related to welding consumables, equipment servicing or workshop materials when instructed.
• Supervisor/ Manager: Service & Repair Centre Manager
• Direct Reports: NA