Welder (Steel Manufacturing)

Our client, an established steel manufacturing company based in Amanzimtoti, KwaZulu-Natal, is looking for a skilled Welder to join its new plant maintenance team. The successful candidate will carry out high-quality welding repairs and fabrication work that supports safe, continuous production. Key Responsibilities • Carry out maintenance, repair and fabrication welding on plant equipment and structures. • Weld carbon steel, stainless steel and wear-resistant materials to required standards. • Use a range of welding processes, including SMAW (arc), GMAW (MIG/MAG), FCAW and GTAW (TIG). • Perform hard-facing and build-up welding on worn components. • Prepare joints by cutting, grinding and bevelling before welding. • Read and interpret drawings, welding symbols and welding procedure specifications (WPS). • Inspect completed welds visually and correct defects. • Set up, maintain and look after welding equipment and consumables. • Follow hot work permits, fire prevention and PPE procedures at all times. • Complete job cards and maintenance records accurately. • Support boilermakers and fitters during shutdowns and major repairs. • Be available for shift work, standby and emergency call-outs. Requirements • Trade Tested Welder or relevant welding qualification. • Coded welding certification (e.g. ASME IX, ISO 9606 or SANS) is highly advantageous. • Minimum 3 years' welding experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment. • Experience in steel, foundry, heavy engineering or a similar heavy industrial environment is strongly preferred. • Competence across multiple welding processes and positions. • Ability to read and interpret drawings and welding symbols. • Good understanding of the OHS Act and hot work safety practices. • Willingness to work shifts, overtime, standby and weekends. • Clear criminal record and ability to pass a medical assessment. Benefits Our client offers a market-related salary, depending on qualifications and experience, along with medical aid, a provident fund, overtime and standby allowances, PPE and ongoing training opportunities.