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Welding Technician joins, fabricates, and repairs metal components using various welding techniques such as MIG, TIG, ARC, and oxy-fuel welding. They interpret technical drawings and specifications, prepare materials, set up equipment, inspect welds for quality, and maintain tools and safety gear, working across manufacturing, construction, automotive, and shipbuilding, closely collaborating with engineers and fabricators while following strict health and safety protocols.
Tasks
Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and welding symbols to determine welding requirements.
Prepare and set up welding equipment, materials, and workstations for each job.
Perform welding operations using Metal Inert Gas (MIG), Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG), and Arc welding techniques according to specifications.
Inspect welds using visual inspection and basic testing methods to ensure quality, strength, and compliance with specifications.
Maintain and troubleshoot welding equipment and tools to ensure safe and efficient operation.
Follow welding safety procedures and use appropriate personal protective equipment during all operations.
Report welding defects, issues, or non-conformities to supervisors or engineers.
Coordinate with fabrication or production teams to ensure welding tasks meet project timelines and quality standards.
Document welding work performed, including parameters, materials used, and completed tasks.
Skills
Basic
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and blueprints.
Attention to detail to detect welding flaws and ensure quality.
Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
Problem-solving skills to troubleshoot welding issues.
Strict adherence to safety procedures.
Specific
Ability to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot welding machines and equipment, including basic mechanical and electrical components.
Ability to perform weld repairs and modifications according to specifications.
Competency in documenting welding processes, parameters, and inspection results.
Competency in welding steel, stainless steel, aluminium, and other common alloys.
Knowledge of non-destructive testing methods for weld inspection and quality assessment.
Knowledge of welding symbols, basic metallurgy, and welding standards.
Proficiency in computerised and automated welding systems.
Proficiency in Metal Inert Gas (MIG), Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG), Arc, and oxy-fuel welding techniques.
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QUALIFICATION
Diploma or equivalent
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