Professional Welder at Precious Palm Royal Hotel

Location: Benin, Edo

Job Description

• Measuring and cutting materials to specifications
• Welding materials using the correct materials to join the metals together
• Checking finished work to make sure that it falls within the tolerances marked on the blueprints
• 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 (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 structures to discover flaws
• Maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety
• Utilize plasma, gas or electric arc in welding metallic and composite materials together
• Heat and dissolve metal parts to obtain molten substance used in welding or extrusion
• Oversee the installation of tank linings, valves, lead pipes, and floor
• Conduct x-ray, hydrostatic, and tolerance tests on welded parts to verify weld quality and conformance to specification
• Repair structures by dismantling, reshaping, and reassembling metal components using cutting torches and hand tools
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of local and international building codes / legal requirements
• Monitor work equipment to ensure usage is within optimum temperature to avoid overheating or expansion
• Prepare metal surfaces by cleaning with chemical solutions and wire brushes to remove impurities such as scale, rust, grease, and moisture
• Design patterns and models for a welding project using specifications contained in a blueprint
• Direct electrodes on or across metal workpieces to melt, bend or straighten them
• Conduct estimates to determine the amount and cost of materials required for construction
• Mix and apply protective or decorative coat on finished products

Requirements

• Candidates should possess an OND / SSCE qualification with a minimum of 5 years work experience.
• Proven experience as a welder.
• Experience using a variety of welding equipment and procedures.
• Experience in using electrical or manual tools (saws, squares, callipers etc.)
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and drawings.
• Knowledge of relative safety standards and willingness to use protective clothing (face-shield, gloves etc.)
• Attention to detail.
• Successful completion of a relevant apprenticeship program.
• Must know how to read and write.