Welder Officer

About the role

The Welder Officer is responsible for fusing metal and composite materials using a range of welding processes. Working from blueprints and technical drawings, the role ensures strong, durable joints that meet all safety and quality specifications.

Key responsibilities

• Utilise plasma, gas or electric arc welding to join metallic and composite components.
• Prepare metal surfaces by cleaning, removing rust, scale and grease.
• Operate manual and semi‑automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal or overhead positions.
• Conduct X‑ray, hydrostatic and tolerance tests to verify weld quality.
• Oversee installation of tank linings, valves, lead pipes and flooring.
• Cut, bevel and contour workpieces using power saws, chipping knives and hand shears.
• Repair structures by dismantling, reshaping and reassembling components with cutting torches and hand tools.
• Mount and secure workpieces using cranes, hoists or banding machines.

Required profile

• Ability to read and interpret detailed technical drawings and blueprints.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety standards.
• Physical stamina for demanding work environments.
• Problem‑solving skills to troubleshoot welding issues.

Required skills

• MIG welding
• TIG welding
• Stick welding
• Oxy‑acetylene welding
• Plasma welding
• Electric arc welding
• Blueprint reading
• Manual welding equipment operation
• Semi‑automatic welding equipment operation
• Power saw operation
• Cutting torch use
• Crane operation