Welder

Expired on: Feb 16, 2023

ABOUT THIS ROLE:

BCM is recruiting a welder who will be in charge of assembling pieces of metal or repairing damage components using heavy machinery that emits heat, melting the metals into shape. The successful candidate is expected to cut and join metals and other materials within the construction site and must have proven experience in civils and construction equipment.

IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL:
Health, Safety and Environment 

  • Partake in in the development of safe and healthy workplace.
  • Duty of care to ensure job tasks are carried out in safe and efficient manner

All employees are expected to work safely and comply with all health and safety procedures. You are to ensure that you take very good care of yourself in respect of your own health, safety and environment and to also ensure the safety of others who may be affected by your actions

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Interpret blueprints, drawings, measurements to plan layouts.
  • Write and maintain standard service reports after repairs are carried out 
  • Monitor the fitting, burning, and also welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material
  • Repair machinery and other components by welding pieces and filling gaps
  • Test and inspect welded surfaces and structure to discover flaws
  • Set up components for welding according to specifications (e.g. cut material with powered saws to match measurements)
  • Complete daily maintenance and repair logs. 
  • Maintains clean working area and secure work tools.
  • Any related duty assigned by Supervisor.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

  • Site based.
  • Working hours is 6 days a week, 12hours per day, 06:00am to 06:00pm daily
  • Overtime rate shall be applied accordingly for hours in excess of 40 hours per week 

TRAINING, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE CHECKLIST

  • Prior work experience of at least 5 years as welder
  • Experience using a variety of welding equipment and procedures
  • Ability to read and interpret technical documents and drawings
  • Knowledge of relative safety standards and willingness to use protective clothing (face-shield, gloves etc.)
  • High School certification or equivalent qualification or valid welding certificate from an accredited institution is preferred. 
  • Ability to work after-hours if required
  • Good physical fitness and good eyesight

Behavioural Attributes

Result oriented

Kindly note the following:

Deadline for submission of applications is on Thursday, 16th February, 2023

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview

Also, all applicants should be fully vaccinated against Covid 19 with evidence (i.e., A COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate).

Department: Maintenance
Employment Type: Contract
Job Location: Ahafo North
Position Grade: Junior Staff
Reports to: Maintenance Supervisor
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