Factory Inspector and Welding Coordinator in Pietermaritzburg
ID Recruitment Solutions · Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu Natal
Overview
A great opportunity for a qualified Welding Inspector to join a Pietermaritzburg factory that builds custom industrial equipment. You will coordinate welding work, keep ISO 3834 quality on track and help with factory admin. If you have your SAIW Level 1 and a few years on the factory floor, this full time role with a market related salary and good benefits is worth a look.
About the role
Our client designs and builds custom processing equipment for specialised industries, and they need a Factory Manager Assistant who can also step in as Welding Coordinator and Inspector. You will be the person making sure every weld meets ISO 3834 standards, and you will have the authority to stop production if something is not right.
Your week will mix hands on quality work with factory admin and safety duties. You will control welding documents, check welds against quality plans, inspect outsourced machining and fabrication, manage drawings, keep leave records, schedule drivers and make sure equipment inspections happen on time.
Important application note: A certified copy of your Level 1 Welding Inspector qualification (SAIW) is essential and must be attached to your application.
Requirements
- Level 1 Welding Inspector qualification from SAIW is essential, and a certified copy must be provided
- Grade 12 or Matric
- At least 2 years of welding and fabrication experience with mild and stainless steel
- Working knowledge of ISO 3834
- Ability to read engineering drawings
- MS Office literacy and ERP experience
- Valid driver's licence
- ISO internal auditing experience is advantageous
- Background in food, chemical or pressure vessel equipment fabrication is advantageous
Responsibilities
- Coordinate all welding activities and control welding documents such as WPS
- Sign off welding hold points and inspect and test welds according to quality control plans
- Assist with ISO internal audits and raise corrective action requests
- Check outsourced machining and fabrication against drawings and standards, and quarantine rejects
- Manage project drawings issued to and returned from the factory
- Resolve job clocking queries with the Costing Clerk
- Manage leave and sick leave records and prepare the weekly attendance report
- Schedule drivers and manage vehicle logs, condition, servicing and licensing
- Keep equipment maintenance and statutory inspections up to date, including pressure vessels, lifting and fire equipment
- Ensure monthly safety inspections, risk assessments and incident reporting are completed
Benefits
Market related salary plus good benefits
Job details
- Organisation
- ID Recruitment Solutions
- Location
- Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu Natal
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Junior (2+ years)
- Education
- Matric
- Category
- Manufacturing & Production
- Application Method
- Apply manually
Success Guide
This role is a solid fit for you if you have hands on welding experience and you are ready to step into an inspector and coordinator position. Make sure your CV clearly shows your SAIW Level 1 qualification and any ISO 3834 or internal audit exposure you have.
Before you apply, get a certified copy of your welding inspector certificate ready because it is essential and they will ask for it. In the interview, be prepared to talk about how you read engineering drawings, how you handle non conformances, and how you would stop production if a weld does not meet the standard. If you have worked with pressure vessels or food grade equipment, highlight that too.
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