Welder/Fabricator at Nyayo Tea Zones Development Corporation

JOB PURPOSE:

Reporting to the Plant Technician, the job holder will be responsible for Lay out, fit, and fabricate metal components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, bridge parts, and pressure vessels, using knowledge of welding techniques, metallurgy, and engineering requirements.

 PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lays out, positions, and secures parts and assemblies according to specifications, using straightedge, combination square, calipers, and ruler.
• Tack-welds or welds components and assemblies, using electric, gas, arc, or other welding equipment.
• Cuts workpiece, using powered saws, hand shears, or chipping knife.
• Melts lead bar, wire, or scrap to add lead to joint or to extrude melted scrap into reusable form.
• Installs or repairs equipment, such as lead pipes, valves, floors, and tank linings.
• Observes tests on welded surfaces, such as hydrostatic, x-ray, and dimension tolerance to evaluate weld quality and conformance to specifications.
• Inspects grooves, angles, or gap allowances, using micrometer, caliper, and precision measuring instruments.
• Removes rough spots from workpiece, using portable grinder, hand file, or scraper.
• Welds components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

Academic Qualifications

• KCSE C(Plain) and above

Professional Qualification

• Certificate in craft course or its equivalent.

Experience

• Must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in fabrication.

Skills and Attributes

• CAD Skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Keen to details
• Be a team player
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Basic computer skills
• Conversant with welding, fitting, lubrication and drilling
• Good knowledge in reading and interpretation of drawings.