Factory Inspector / Welding Coordinator

Are you passionate about precision, welding quality and keeping factory operations running smoothly?

We’re looking for a hands-on, detail-driven Factory Inspector – Welding Co-ordinator to oversee welding quality, ensure compliance with industry standards and support day-to-day factory operations.

If you have a keen eye for detail, understand welding and fabrication processes, and aren’t afraid to uphold quality standards, this could be the opportunity for you!

🔩 WHAT YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

Welding & Quality Control

• Co-ordinate welding activities and manage Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS).

• Inspect and test welds, sign off quality hold points and ensure compliance with ISO 3834 standards.

• Check outsourced machining and fabrication against engineering drawings and specifications.

• Identify and quarantine rejected work and assist with internal ISO audits and corrective actions.

• Manage project drawings issued to and returned from the factory.

Factory Administration

• Resolve job clocking queries and maintain accurate attendance records.

• Manage leave and sick leave records and compile weekly attendance reports.

Vehicles, Equipment & Safety

• Co-ordinate driver schedules and maintain vehicle logs, servicing and licensing records.

• Ensure equipment maintenance and statutory inspections are up to date, including pressure vessels, lifting equipment and fire equipment.

• Co-ordinate monthly safety inspections, risk assessments and incident reporting.

• Ensure equipment maintenance is completed according to schedule.

✅ WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• SAIW Level 1 Welding Inspector qualification – a certified copy is required.

• Grade 12 / Matric.

• At least 2 years’ welding and fabrication experience, working with mild and stainless steel.

• Working knowledge of ISO 3834.

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.

• Computer literacy in MS Office and experience with an ERP system.

• A valid driver’s licence.