Welder / Fabricator Job in Mogadishu, Somalia

Job Title: Welder / Fabricator

Job Ref.: SGK-263984

Department / BU: Support / Service

Reporting to: Workshop Manager

Job location: Mogadishu, Somalia

Job Role: Under the direction and supervision of the Workshop Supervisor, weld metal components with welding equipment to fit and join, fabricate, and/or repair heavy and large mechanical products, military vehicles and construction equipment per specifications and in accordance with the production schedule and immediate operational requirement.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform various welding duties using Gas, Arc, Mig and Tig welding techniques. Must be comfortable with brazing techniques; be able to weld aluminum pipes and other items.


• Weld steel components, including armour plates, with welding equipment as specified by procedures, layouts, diagrams, work orders, or oral instructions. Welds range from simple tacks to complex welds, performed in varying positions and on military armoured vehicles.


• Work includes set-up, laying out work using fixtures and guides to repair, modify, or fabricate parts and/or equipment products.


• Operate and/or use related equipment and tools which include forklifts, hoists, slings, grinders (portable & bench), cutting torches, hand tools, drills, punches, a tape measure.


• Keep equipment operational by completing preventive maintenance requirements; follow manufacturer’s instructions; troubleshoot malfunctions; call for repairs and complete the daily check sheets.


• Read, understand, and follow job order specifications, work instructions, and procedures.


• Maintain level of work performance in accordance with KPI standards and/or job order specifications.


• Participate in process and product development and improvement programs, teams, and focus groups.


• Use a computer mouse to access and open/close computer documents.


• Perform or assist in other assigned duties as qualified.


• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.

Essential Functions of the Job

• Perform work standing on concrete a minimum of 8 hours and up to 12 hours per day, and a minimum of six (6) days per week.


• Willingness to train or work during hours outside of regularly-scheduled core shift.


• Flexibility to work additional hours beyond and consecutively with core work schedule when needed.


• Willingness to cross-train and perform the work of other job tasks or positions in the workshop area.


• Perform work safely in accordance with all International and Company safety policies, procedures, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements.


• Perform work in various physical positions including standing, kneeling, squatting, bending, and reaching (temporary variances may be accommodated based on employee’s primary assignment).


• Perform work in heavy environment setting with exposure to heat and humidity, dust, noise, and involves climbing ladders and stairs, using pneumatic tools, working in cramped quarters, and working with moving machinery.


• Ability to wear the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required for this position, including hearing protection, safety glasses, safety boots with metatarsal guards, face shield, welding helmet, welding gloves, welding sleeves/jacket (leather or cloth), and welding apron/chaps. A respirator may also be required.


• Ability to use a variety of hand tools and devices, including a welding gun.


• Ability to read and comprehend a tape measure. Ability to add, sub-tract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.


• Ability to understand welding symbols and diagrams, and/or other printed instructional material in the welding of products or parts.

Education and Experience

• High School/Diploma required.


• Minimum of at least 4 years welding experience required.


• Heavy equipment manufacturing experience preferred.


• Computer experience desired, particularly the ability to use a mouse, and locate and open/close files.

Essential Qualifications

• Must be dependable, dedicated to getting the job done correctly, and use time wisely.


• Adept at problem-solving. Adaptable to new situations and challenges, open to changes and new ideas.


• Ability to satisfactorily work alone and willingness to work with others nationalities respectfully and professionally in a team environment, with reasonable instructions, training, and supervision.


• Ability to communicate, express needs, and asks questions.


• Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed and uninvolved written or oral instructions.


• Ability to handle the stress that accompanies production and quality standards and meet deadlines.


• Ability to accept constructive criticism and make subsequent adjustments, and willingness to rework incorrect tasks completed by oneself or others.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is continually required to talk and hear.

Employees are encouraged to use caution at all times when pushing/pulling/lifting.

This description is intended as a guide only. 

The listed duties may be changed at the discretion of the incumbent’s supervisor.

How to Apply
If you meet the above criteria, send your CV and a cover letter that clearly explains your suitability for the role; with 3 referees to eastafricaposting@gmail.com (Subject of the email should be the title of the POSITION APPLIED FOR + JOB REF)

If you are not interested in this opportunity today, please refer any friend or colleague you know that might suit the required profile.

Applications NOT MEETING minimum requirements will not be considered. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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