• Certificate
• Pretoria, Gauteng,
• Posted 8 months ago
• This position has been filled

Job Description:

A world-class, state-of-the-art vehicle manufacturing facility is looking to appoint multiple Welding Technicians.

Minimum requirements:

• Technical Diploma (N4-N6): Mechanical / Welding Engineering
• 3-4 Years Part / Product Assembly Experience.
• 3-5 Years Relevant Experience in the Automotive Industry
• Experience With NDT (non-destructive testing) And Macro Etching Process Would Be Advantageous.

Position details:
Type: Permanent
Reports to: Area Manager
Primary purpose: Welding technicians are the link between the welder and the engineer and work to improve a wide variety of welding processes. As part of their duties, they may supervise, inspect, and find applications for the welding processes. A welding technician uses gas metal arc welding equipment to bond metals together to form component parts. As a welding technician, your job duties include welding different metal pieces together, cutting metal components down to size, and performing processes for finishing metal parts.
Responsibilities / accountabilities:

• Automotive Assembly Process Knowledge And Experience
• Knowledge of incoming materials quality standards by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests; rejecting and returning unacceptable materials
• Hand and Power Tool Operational Experience
• Welding Experience And Working Knowledge
• Automotive Assembly Process Knowledge And Experience
• Knowledge Of Welding Procedures and Processes
• Perform Visual And Test Inspections On Welded Sub-Assemblies And Complete Assemblies
• Record Readings And Generate Reports From Inspection Data
• Analyse And Identify Defects
• Ensure Preventative And Repair Methods Are Adhered To

Performance measures/ success criteria:

• Focus on quality and maintain concentration with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy by ensuring weld quality.
• Take an analytical approach to solving problems through systematic monitoring and checking of information to meet standards and ensuring parts and welding meet specifications.
• Set-up and operate welding and joining processes for lab tests, and perform welding experiments
• Work in cross-functional engineering teams to develop and test new products
• Conduct field service activities for department and business units.
• Support related manufacturing requirements
• Interpret welding related requirements and troubleshoot welding problems
• Be committed to learning and continuous improvement through data interpretation and analysis driving kaizens.
• Work with and respect others by working flexibly and collaboratively, maintaining effective professional relationships with clear organizational and personal benefits and showing commitment to equality and diversity

Location (country, city): Pretoria, Gauteng

Job Qualification & Experience:

Knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA):

• Data driven and analytical
• Good communication and presentation skills.
• Must have good problem-solving skills
• Measurement Systems Analysis Using Digital Equipment Necessary
• Computer Literate with knowledge of excel and various CAD applications and protocols
• Interpret welding related requirements and troubleshoot welding problems

Qualifications and experience:

• Technical Diploma (N4-N6): Mechanical / Welding Engineering
• 3-4 Years Part / Product Assembly Experience.
• 3-5 Years Relevant Experience in the Automotive Industry
• Experience With NDT (non-destructive testing) And Macro Etching Process Would Be Advantageous.

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