• Application Deadline:
• Position: Arc Welder



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification Secondary School (SSCE)



• Experience 3 - 5 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Engineering / Technical 
  
  

Brief Description

• Responsible for the welding for different products to meet company specifications utilizing engineering drawings.

Duties

• Read blueprints, understand and interpret engineering drawings, plan layout specifications, assembly and welding operations.


• Determine the appropriate welding equipment or method based on requirements.


• Set up components for welding according to specifications.


• Operate angle grinders to prepare the parts that must be welded.


• Repair machinery and other components by welding pieces and filling gaps.


• Lay out, position, secure parts and assembly with respect to the standard specifications using clamps, rulers, combination squares and other required tools.


• Develop templates and other work aids to hold and align parts.


• Cut electrodes and nozzle tips using chipping knives, hand shears etc…


• Tack-weld or weld components and assembly using gas, arc or other welding equipment.


• Detailed observation of dimension tolerance to evaluate weld quality and conformance to specifications.


• Inspect grooves, angles, gap allowance using precision measuring instruments.


• Remove rough spots, and spatters from work-piece using scraper, portable grinder with its attachment such as grinding disc and sanding disc.


• Set up torch and adjust valves, amperage, or voltage to obtain desired flame or arc.


• Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.


• Test and inspect welded surfaces and structure to discover flaws or leakages (in case of enclosed parts) using the required testing equipment such as pressured air (for tanks) etc…


• Inspect visually the welding bead for conformance to the operation procedures.


• Maintain equipment and materials in a condition that does not compromise safety.


• Assist the maintenance crew to carry out a routine maintenance of equipment and machinery.


• Ensure Health & Safety procedures are followed and to maintain all quality systems in order to meet production targets.


• Responsible for keeping equipment and work area clean and orderly and perform basic preventative maintenance functions on equipment.

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.


• Welding & Fabrication Engineering or equivalent would be a plus.


• Min 3 - 5 years of proven work experience in the welding industry with skills in both welding and fabrication.

Competencies:

• Comprehensive understanding and interpretation of engineering drawings and plan layout specifications, assembly and welding operations


• Detailed observation of dimension tolerance to evaluate weld quality and conformance to specifications


• Proper adherence to safety rules and guidelines and knowledge in the use of safety equipment to rescue situation such as fire extinguishers


• Good Working Knowledge of fabricating equipment from raw materials


• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and drawings


• Proficient in Layout, Tacking, Welding, Grinding and finishing


• Exceptional attention to details


• Strong understanding in blue print reading/ weld symbols to accurately build products to specified tolerances


• Must be able to work within a team based environment to accomplish all aspects of welding and fabrication


• Knowledge in use of precision measuring instruments and the application of such instruments


• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions


• Able to stoop, bend, reach, or stand up for long periods


• Excellent close vision and depth perception


• Hand-eye coordination


• Manual dexterity and strong physical stamina.