Welding Supervisor - Modderfontein

Responsibilities:

• Ensure that the fabrication department is always functioning and operating effectively and efficiently to meet production demands.
• Oversee and ensure all welding procedures and specifications are followed and adhered to.
• Plan, organise, supervise, delegate, and manage the welding team to be efficient and to meet priority demands.
• Prioritise projects and associated job requirements to meet production demands.
• Manage the daily PPE and consumable requirements in the fabrication department, to maintain optimum efficiency.
• Oversee and ensure machines are set to correct Amps and Volts settings as per the welding procedure, before use.
• Oversee and ensure the use of appropriate welding machines, gases and consumables to carry out welds.
• Oversee and ensure all welding pieces and components are handled with caution to prevent damage.
• Oversee and ensure no welding is carried out on Stainless steel machined components, unless otherwise stated.
• Oversee and ensure the required weld bead widths and diameters are carried out on welds.
• Oversee and ensure proper care is taken when handling flanges, valves, pipes, fitting, and components.
• Oversee and ensure correct use of welding tools and equipment
• Read and understand drawings, weld maps, technical markings, work instructions and all job- related requirements to carry out production tasks correctly and effectively.
• Ensure that the correct materials and fittings are used, as per drawings.
• Carry out sandblasting and material preparations for weld jobs.
• Carry out cutting, grinding, and bevelling of pipes, plates and structural materials correctly, according to drawing dimensions.
• Carry out plate rolling and pipe bending as required.
• Carry out proper fit up and preparations on welding jobs.
• Carry out tack welding on pipes, valve components, flanges and structural steels to be done properly to avoid porosity and defects for welders.
• Prepare test welds to assess the quality and correct weld size of welds before welding on the job.
• Inspect and measure pre-machined jobs that requires weld cladding to ensure the correct amount of welding is produced.
• Ensure regular use of Anti-Spatter on all machined surfaces to prevent arc spatters on machined surfaced that are not to be welded.
• Maintain the correct use of welding gasses and welding consumables.
• Cleaning and grinding of all weld spatters, arc strikes and welds where necessary to maintain correct and visually acceptable welds.
• Pre-inspect, organise, and arrange weld jobs for QC inspection and release.
• Assist welders with assembling of valves, flanges, and piping systems.
• Carry out daily inspection on the condition of welding equipment before use.
• Monitor proper functioning and operation of the welding equipment before, during, and after use.
• Regularly check and ensure maintenance is conducted on welding equipment to ensure good working condition at all times.
• Maintain correct use of PPE and safety equipment in the fabrication department.
• Ensure the fabrication department is always sorted, clean and kept well organised.
• General housekeeping of welding shop and fabrication area.
• Any other ad-hoc tasks that may be required from time to time

Requirements:

• Matric / Grade 12.
• Qualified Boilermaker / Pipe Fitter with trade test.
• 5 years minimum working experience in metal fabrication industry.
• Experience with boiler making and pipe fabrication is a must.
• Experience with valve manufacturing will be an added advantage.
• Experience with any other Engineering industry will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of ASME, AWS, AS/NZA codes and welding procedures.
• Knowledge of SMAW, MMAW, GMAW, and GTAW welding processes.
• Knowledge of Acetylene welding, Brazing, and Gouging
• Knowledge of Flame cutting and Plasma cutting.
• Knowledge of welding machines, tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of welding consumables for different material types.
• Knowledge of material grades, steel, pipes, mild steels, carbon steels, and stainless steels.
• Knowledge of plate rolling, pipe fitting and bending
• ·Must have a valid drivers licence.
• Ability to operate a forklift will be an added advantage.
• Must be willing to work day/night shifts and overtime as required.

Own reliable transport will be an added advantage

• The job requires a physically strong, fit and healthy individual, who is able to handle heavy steel materials.

Should you not receive a response within 10 working days, please consider your application as unsuccessful