Artisan Welder (Temp) 1 1 1 - Boksburg at Alstom

Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Ensure and comply with safety standards guidelines, policies and procedures
• To conduct quality self-inspection of own work before shipping to next station.
• Maintain 5S condition of the working zone / Housekeeping.
• Welding locomotive components as per welding procedure
• Operating hand and power tools
• Preparing and setting-up of necessary tools and equipment for welding jobs.
• Identify welding defects and repair
• Gouging
• Exercise skills and knowledge of welding trade qualification
• Correctly instruct, and transfer skills to any apprentice and semi-skilled worked assigned to you to ensure safety and quality of work
• Drive cost improvement initiatives through continuous improvement.
• Maintain equipment standards (through First level maintenance schedules).
• Identify and report any secondary damages.
• Propose potential quality or productivity enhancements
• Report fabrication issues and assist in resolutions as required.
• Support with ad hoc operational activities to support production as and when required. 

Educational Requirements

Mandatory:

• Minimum Grade 12 / N3
• Formal Trade Qualification in Welding

Desirable:

• Recognize apprenticeship or ARPL  

Experience

Mandatory:

• Minimum 3 - 5 years relevant welding fabrication experience in GMAW (CO2)
• Knowledge of OSHACT