Welder - Trucks and Trailers Repairs

About the role

Afrirent Auto is looking for a Welder to carry out high-quality welding repairs and refurbishments of trucks and/or trailers. The work minimises downtime and reduces accident risk so that Afrirent can meet its contractual obligations to customers and stakeholder expectations. The role also ensures compliance with general housekeeping and occupational health and safety (OHS) policies and procedures in the workshop.

Key responsibilities

• Perform high-quality welding repairs and refurbishments of trucks and trailers
• Replace rubbing plates
• Read blueprints and drawings, take measurements and plan layouts and procedures
• Determine the appropriate welding equipment and methods required
• Set up components for welding according to specifications, including cutting material with powered saws to match measurements
• Operate angle grinders to prepare parts for welding
• Align components using callipers, rulers and clamp pieces
• Maintain effective and hygienic housekeeping at all times
• Follow all safety, health, environment and quality (SHEQ) policies and procedures in the workshop
• Implement consistent safety protocols and report maintenance and repair needs of welding equipment and tools

Required profile

• NQF Level 4 qualification in Welding
• 2 years of arc and gas welding experience