Specialist Welder / Fitter Job Vacancy in Makueni County, Kenya

Career Opportunity: Specialist Welder / Fitter – Vegetable Oil Extraction Plant

Industry: Manufacturing

Reports to: Maintenance Superintendent

Location: Wote in Makueni

Our client in vegetable oil extraction, is seeking to recruit a Specialist Welder / Fitter.

Successful candidate will be responsible for conducting TIG, MIG, ARC, gas welding and allied SMAW in the Welding of alloys, aluminum, cast-iron, stainless steel, mild steel and plastics

Main Accountabilities and Responsibilities

  • Welding, repair, rebuilding and fabrication of aluminium, cast-iron, stainless steel and mild steel products.
  • Sheet metal fabrication
  • Drawing and designing sheet metal and structural drawings
  • Interpreting engineering drawings
  • Handling workshop processes of; fabrication, precision fitting, machining and pipe fitting.
  • Operation, repair and maintenance of welding machines which includes; TIG, MIG, ARC. Gas welding and cutting sets, etc.
  • Precision use of metal cutting machines like; laser cutting, water jet, plasma cutting and shearing machines
  • Operation of CNC welding and cutting machines
  • Surface preparation and coating of metals which includes powder coating and zinc metalizing,
    Heat treatment of metals
  • Repair of moulds, dies, jigs, formers and fixtures
  • Planning and execution of work including leading a team

Qualifications and Experience

  • Holder of diploma in mechanical engineering specializing on welding & fabrication of from a reputable institution, or final craft certificate and demonstrated experience may apply
  • Over 5 years of sound continuous and detailed experience in welding in terms of SMAW, TIG, MIG, ARC and gas welding relative to aluminium, cast-iron, alloys and stainless steel among others.
  • Conversant with using hot work permits, JSA and all applicable occupational health and safety procedures
  • Conversant with fire safety
  • Conversant with all advanced welding tools and methodologies,
  • Conversant with all workshop processes;

Required competencies

  • Must be organized and punctual.
  • Well-presented and professional.
  • Keen attention to detail and ability to effectively manage time.
  • Exceptional customer service skills
  • Strong multitasking skills
  • Great interpersonal skills

Key Performance Indicators (Key Result Areas)

  • Precision repair, fitting and rebuilding of Mechanical parts
  • Specialized welding, repair, rebuilding and fabrication of Aluminum, cast-iron and stainless steel,
  • Precision workshop processes in usage and maintenance of workshop machines including welding appliances.
  • Precision interpretation of engineering drawings and designs.

Apply at recruit@flexi-personnel.com or Flexi Personnel ATS latest by 31st May 2022.

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