Job Description
Lays out, positions, and secures parts and assemblies according to specifications, using straightedge, combination square, callipers, and ruler.
Duties and Responsibilities
Lays out, positions, and secures parts and assemblies according to specifications, using straightedge, combination square, callipers, and ruler.
Tack-welds or welds components and assemblies, using electric, gas, arc, or other welding equipment.
Cuts work piece, 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, calliper, and precision measuring instruments.
Removes rough spots from work piece, using portable grinder, hand file, or scraper.
Heats, forms, and dresses metal parts, using hand tools, torch, or arc welding equipment.
Ignites torch and adjusts valves, amperage, or voltage to obtain desired flame or arc.
Analyzes engineering drawings and specifications to plan layout, assembly, and welding operations.
Develops templates and other work aids to hold and align parts.
Determines required equipment and welding method, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry, and welding techniques.
Any other related duties as assigned by the Superior.
Qualifications and Experience
5 ‘O’ level subjects including English Language and Accounts / Mathematics.
Class One Journeyman in Welding and Fabrication.
Coded Welding Certificate is an added advantage.
5 years-experience in a similar role.
How to Apply
Applications in own hand writing accompanied with two copies of detailed Curriculum Vitae and certified copies of qualifications should be addressed to: -
The Human Resources Officer
Silo Food Industries Ltd
14 Wimbledon Crescent
Eastlea, HARARE
Or send an email with the position being applied for clearly stated on the subject matter to recruitment@sfi.co.zw not later than 08 July 2021.
