Welding Operator

About the role

Pooja Enterprises, a leading steel fabricator for Indian Railways, is seeking a full‑time Welding Operator at its Hyderabad facility. The role involves manual and, where applicable, robotic welding of steel components used in railway pantry units, luggage racks and other fabricated products.

Key responsibilities

• Read and interpret technical drawings, weld symbols and fabrication instructions.
• Set up, adjust and operate manual and robotic welding machines.
• Select appropriate welding methods and consumables for various steel sections and positions.
• Perform welding operations, inspect welds and conduct basic quality checks.
• Coordinate with production and quality teams to ensure specifications and safety standards are met.
• Follow workplace safety guidelines, use PPE and maintain a clean work area.
• Support routine equipment checks and basic maintenance of welding tools.

Required profile

• Strong hands‑on welding experience with different steel sections and positions.
• Experience in welding machine setup, adjustment and safe handling.
• Knowledge of equipment maintenance and basic troubleshooting.
• Understanding of quality control procedures for welds.
• Ability to read technical drawings and weld symbols.
• Prior experience in industrial or fabrication environments; railway or heavy‑fabrication experience is a plus.
• Commitment to safety practices and use of PPE.
• ITI, vocational certification or equivalent training in welding preferred.

Required skills

• Welding
• Manual welding
• Robotic welding
• Technical drawing interpretation
• Weld symbol reading
• Equipment maintenance
• Troubleshooting welding equipment
• Quality control procedures
• Machine operation