Artisan (Plater / Welder) at eThekwini Municipality

Job Purpose    
To provide plating and welding skills for the manufacture, installation and repair of various mechanical items utilised in the construction and maintenance of electrical infrastructure.

Key Responsibility Areas    

• Carry out broad varied plating,structural and welding manufacturing,development and repair work-scope.
• Undertake various types of welding techniques.
• Undertake flame cutting of materials.
• Use and operate all equipment,vehicles,3000kg counter weight forklift and machinery.
• Undertake site visits to record measurements and working drawings.
• Undertake the fabrication of sheet metal work and pipework.
• Drive vehicles such as mobile crane trucks and aerial platforms.
• Complete job cards,time sheets,material requisitions,attendance register.
• Motivate and train apprentices,mechanical assistants,trade workers,handymen and other staff.
• Undertake various types of structure related activities,the manufacture and installation thereof and any other duties that fall within the scope of mechanical engineering.
• Undertake the installation and maintenance of polypropylene pipework and equipment.
• Undertake the erection and use of scaffold and the operation of overhead cranes.
• Undertake the rigging operations.

Essential Requirements    

• N2 qualification in Plating and Welding OR Boilermaking and Welding from a Further Education and Training College registered with the Department of Education.
• Qualified Artisan: Plater/Welder or Boilermaker/Welder who has served a recognisedapprenticeship.
• Valid Code EB (08) or EC1 (10) driver's licence, as applicable Valid Professional Drivers Permit.
• Pass proficiency test set by the department to prove sufficient knowledge of the welding trade.
• 1 year post apprentice experience in mechanical engineering development, manufacturing and maintenance.

Preferred Requirements    

• 2 years post apprentice experience in welding.