CO₂ Welder at Phakisa Group

Job Purpose

• To perform high-quality CO₂ (MIG/MAG) welding on engineering components, structures, and fabricated assemblies in accordance with engineering drawings, company standards, and safety regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform CO₂ (MIG/MAG) welding on mild steel and other approved materials.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, welding symbols, and work instructions.
• Prepare materials by measuring, cutting, grinding, and fitting components before welding.
• Set up and operate welding machines and related equipment.
• Inspect welded joints to ensure they meet quality standards and specifications.
• Repair defective welds where necessary.
• Use measuring equipment to verify dimensions and tolerances.
• Maintain welding equipment and report faults promptly.
• Follow workplace health, safety, and environmental procedures.
• Keep the work area clean and organized.
• Assist with fabrication and assembly work when required.
• Meet production targets while maintaining quality standards.

Minimum Qualifications

• Grade 12 (Matric) or equivalent.
• Recognized Welding Certificate or Trade Qualification preferred.
• Valid CO₂/MIG welding certification is an advantage.

Experience

• Minimum 2-5 years' experience as a CO₂ (MIG/MAG) Welder in an engineering, manufacturing, or fabrication environment.
• Experience welding structural steel, plate, pipe, or heavy engineering components.
• Experience working from engineering drawings.

Knowledge

• CO₂/MIG/MAG welding techniques.
• Welding safety procedures.
• Engineering drawings and welding symbols.
• Metal preparation and fabrication processes.
• Quality inspection methods.
• Occupational health and safety requirements.

Skills

• Excellent welding skills.
• Ability to read technical drawings.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to use measuring instruments.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Time management.
• Teamwork and communication skills.

Competencies

• Quality-focused.
• Reliable and dependable.
• Safety-conscious.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Good work ethic.
• Willingness to work overtime when required.
• Continuous improvement mindset.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to lift heavy materials within company safety guidelines.
• Good eyesight (corrected vision acceptable).
• Ability to work in hot, noisy, and physically demanding workshop environments.