Welder at Sandvik

• We are looking for a committed individual to join our team as a Welder. 
• The role will report into the Fabrication Manager.  The role will be based from our offices in Spartan, Kempton Park, Johannesburg.

Purpose of the role:

• Perform manufacturing operations to accurately tack and weld steel, stainless and  aluminium  in accordance with welding codes and specifications and Institution of Boilermakers and Supervisors.

The job responsibilities:

• Responsible to operate welding machine and set according to required volts and amps depending on thickness of material and ranges specified on welding specification.
• Responsible to read and interpret instructions from Boilermaker and execute task according to specification.
• Responsible to check weld preparation joints and root gaps accordance to requirements prior commencing with welding.
• Responsible to ensure the necessary stiffeners are inserted to control distortion.
• Responsible to correctly apply the welding gauge to measure weld sizes.
• Responsible to replace welding rod or wire on machine in accordance with welding specifications.
• Tack and weld steel, stainless steel and aluminium in accordance with welding codes and specifications and sub-assemblies to proper configuration and tolerance.
• Fit, tack and weld sub-assemblies and ensure that welding of lengths is continuous on a bend without stop/start actions.
• Responsible to check the quality of the completed welds by visual inspecting the welds for any surface cracks, undercuts, pin holes, wormholes, porosity, overlaps, concavity and to repair where necessary and in accordance with welders check sheet.
• Responsible to do back-grind on welding where necessary.
• Responsible to operate overhead cranes within the safety parameters.
• Responsible to stay within the allowable hours per job given by the Foreman and to put steps in place to mitigate any over run on hours due to breakdowns or other work stoppages.
• Responsible to take care of all welding equipment issued and used by you.
• Responsible to maintain good housekeeping in your work areas on a continuous basis.
• Responsible to coach and develop or otherwise help others in working environment.
• Responsible to operate within the health and safety requirements prescribed by Sandvik and OHS Act and to report any accident, injury or near miss that could have resulted in an accident to the Foreman.

Qualifications & Experience Requirements

• Grade 12 /Matric Certificate or equivalent
• A completed welder qualification (Trade Test) at a reputable institution.
• Completed Welder Apprenticeship.
• Substantial experience within a metal component manufacturing environment.

Other Requirements & Competencies

• Ability to understand basic engineering processing and information.
• Good understanding of how parts are made.
• Ability to read and understand instructions from Boilermaker.
• Ability to operate an overhead crane and power tools.
• Knowledge of various welding processes: MIG, TIG and SMAW
• Basic understanding of vibrating equipment.
• Problem solving ability.
• Understanding the importance of time management.
• Listening skills and logic interpretation of information.
• Product knowledge of all Sandvik components.
• Technically orientated/minded.
• Follow-through ability to complete tasks.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Honest work ethics.
• Attention to detail.
• A creative thinker not afraid to suggest new ways of doing things.
• A commitment to achieve the best solutions for al problems.
• A can-do approach with a positive attitude and display the ability to identify solutions to problems with a high-pressure environment.
• Accuracy in work.
• Good communication skills.