Manufacturing

Welder Service Technician

Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions is a Global leading Supplier in Equipment and Tools, Parts, service and Technical Solutions for the Mining and infrastructure industries. Applications include Rock Drilling, Rock Cutting, Loading and Hauling, Tunneling and Quarrying. The focus lies on bringing value to customers through high-performing products that increase productivity and safety as well as to provide services and flexible maintenance programs that extend uptime and cut costs.

We are looking for an experienced and skilled Welder to join our team! As our Welder, you will be responsible for cutting and joining metals and other materials at our Lumwana site. You will be working with the latest technology and equipment to put together mechanical parts with a great deal of precision.

QUALIFICATIONS and EXPERIENCE:

3-5 years of experience in welding/fabrication
Ability to read and understand blueprints, including welding diagrams and symbols.
Ability to use hand tools. Incumbents are required to understand fabrication processes.

Licensures and Certifications:

Certificate in Metal Fabrication,
Certificate in industry courses in welding techniques, or Equivalent.

Education:

Diploma in Metal Fabrication or equivalent

JOB DESCRIPTION

Read blueprints and drawings and take or read measurements to plan layout and procedures.
Determine the appropriate welding equipment or method based on requirements.
Set up components for welding according to specifications (e.g. cut material with powered saws to match measurements)
Operate angle grinders to prepare the parts that must be welded.
Align components using calipers, rulers etc. and clamp pieces.
Weld components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in various positions (vertical, horizontal or overhead)
Repair machinery and other components by welding pieces and filling gaps
Test and inspect welded surfaces and structure to discover flaws.
Maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety.

If you are committed to innovation, customer satisfaction, and excellence in safety, we encourage you to apply online at www.home.sandvik/careers, by 30 April 2025. Job Req. ID # R0077900

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