Afrirent Auto is looking for a Welder to provide high-quality welding repairs and refurbishments of trucks and / or trailers in order to minimise downtime and / or reduce accident risks thereby enabling Afrirent to fulfil its contractual obligations to customers and meet stakeholder’s expectations. The role also ensures compliance to general housekeeping and occupational health and safety (OHS) policies and procedures in the workshop

Detailed Description

• Performs high-quality welding repairs and refurbishments of trucks and trailers
• Replaces rubbing plates
• Reads blueprints and drawings and takes measurements to plan layouts and procedures
• Determines the appropriate welding equipment required and methods based on requirements
• Sets up components for welding according to specifications (e.g. cuts material with powered saws to match measurements)
• Operates angle grinders to prepare parts for welding
• Aligns components using callipers, rulers and clamp pieces
• Implements effective and hygienic housekeeping activities at all times
• Adherence to all safety, health, environment and quality (SHEQ) policies, procedures and requirements in the workshops
• Implements consistent safety protocols and procedures
• Identifies and reports all maintenance and repair requirements of welding equipment and tools