Plater Welder

1. Education * National Certificate, apprenticeship qualification or equivalent recognised technical qualification in Fabrication Engineering, Plating, Welding or a closely related trade. * Sound knowledge of platework fabrication, welding processes, engineering drawings, material properties, dimensional tolerances and safe workshop practices. 2. Experience * Minimum 3 years of post-apprenticeship experience in fabrication, construction, manufacturing, mining, recycling, waste processing or heavy engineering. * Hands-on experience fabricating and repairing chutes, hoppers, bins, guards, frames, platforms, tanks and structural steel components is preferred. * Experience with arc and MIG welding, oxy-fuel or plasma cutting, rolling, bending, fitting, rigging and on-site installation will be an added advantage. 3. Certifications * Plater Welder Class 1 Journeyman Card or an equivalent recognised trade qualification is required. * Relevant coded welding certification, rigging certification or a valid Class 4 Driver’s Licence will be an added advantage. 4. Skills * Strong marking-out, cutting, forming, fitting, welding, grinding and fabrication skills. * Ability to read fabrication drawings, use measuring and layout instruments accurately, inspect welds and understand dimensions, and safely operate workshop tools and equipment. * Ability to work independently and in a team, maintain quality under pressure, communicate clearly, follow safe-work procedures and work shifts or standby when required.