Welders Assistant

• Loading and unloading building and construction materials, tools and equipment and transporting them around building sites
• Erecting and dismantling temporary structures such as barricades and scaffolding
• Mixing, pouring and spreading materials such as concrete, plaster and mortar
• Cleaning and carrying out minor repairs on stormwater drains and canals, and checking for cracks and leaks in sewerage systems
• Digging holes and shovelling excavated material onto conveyors, wheelbarrows and trucks for removal
• Spreading and levelling soil, gravel and sand on roads and driveways, trench bottoms and similar locations
• Assisting with assembling and installing piping, valves and fittings
• Assisting with installing fixtures such as toilets, wash basins and sprinkler systems
• Assist lead welders in performing welding, brazing, thermal, and arc cutting operations
• Use hoists, wrenches, and hammers to lift, move, and clamp work materials into position or onto tables
• Oversee the scheduled maintenance of welding and fitting equipment to ensure they are operational
• Transport workpieces to construction sites by manual means or using a hand truck
• Place metal components in a furnace to preheat for a period of time
• Use grinders and scrapers to remove rough spots and marks from work pieces to ensure smooth surface
• Prepare objects for crane movement by attaching grappling equipment such as cables and pulleys
• Clean workpieces using chemical solutions to remove impurities such as slag, rust, and grease
• Connect hand torches to fuel gas cylinders or electric power source
• Activate electric generators for welding by starting gasoline engine
• Maintain a clean and hazard free work environment for efficient work operations
• Wear appropriate protective clothing in compliance with safety protocols
• Perform preventative maintenance of welding equipment by lubricating and fixing worn parts
• Maintain good knowledge of welding techniques and processes
• Read and interpret blueprints for a welding project.

Qualifications, Registration & Licences

• White CardKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesThe following are some of the knowledge, skills, and abilities we require our employees to possess;
• Ability to work effectively autonomously and as part of a high-performing team.
• A high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to identify and problem solve issues in a timely matter.
• Excellent communication, and technical skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Looking for candidates available to work:
  • Monday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
  • Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
  • Wednesday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
  • Thursday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
  • Friday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
• 2-3 years of relevant work experience required for this role
• Working rights required for this role
• Expected salary: $60,000 - $70,000 per year