Welder – Production Equipment Maintenance

About the role

The Welder is responsible for maintaining and repairing production equipment to ensure safe, efficient operations. This role combines hands‑on welding, fabrication, and preventive maintenance to support equipment reliability in an industrial environment.

Key responsibilities

• Perform routine inspection, maintenance, and repair of production machinery.
• Carry out preventive maintenance activities to reduce equipment downtime.
• Diagnose and resolve basic mechanical faults.
• Execute welding, cutting, drilling, and fabrication tasks as required.
• Operate tools such as angle grinders, drills, and welding machines safely and effectively.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and report issues to supervisors.
• Support production during equipment breakdowns and maintenance periods.

Required profile

• Technical certificate, diploma or vocational training in Mechanical Engineering, Welding, Maintenance or a related field.
• Demonstrated welding skills.
• Ability to use angle grinders for cutting and drilling.
• Previous experience in maintenance or mechanical work is an advantage.

Required skills

• Welding
• Cutting
• Drilling
• Fabrication
• Angle grinder operation
• Welding machine operation
• Preventive maintenance