Experience

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  Sfundile engineering

  Apr 2017 - Nov 2017

  Tig & mig welder

  On-site location: Bidvest tanks Richards BayMy responsibilities included: - Welding pipes (1 inch to 10 inch) using TIG/SMAW procedures;- Fabricating and welding structural supports using co2 welding procedures;- Production welding for x-ray pipelines;- Welding steel trailers in various positions;- Lifting, moving, and holding or clamping work pieces to table, into jigs, or into position as directed manually or by using pry bar;- Utilize Arc Welding Process that uses a non-consumable tungsten electrode;-Moving work pieces, tools, and supplies, manually or by hand truck;- Examine pieces for defects and measure for accuracy and fit;- Utilize Stringer Technique with Single Passes on Carbon Steel;- Meeting daily production goals. Show less

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  Innovative industries inc

  Feb 2018 - Apr 2018

  Double coded welder

  On-sit location: Responsibilities: - Welding Carbon Steel pipe (1 inch to 24 inch) using TIG procedures;- Welding structural supports using SMAW and TIG;- Production welding for x-ray pipelines;- Welded coils in tanks;- Tank repairs;- Perform successfully all responsibilities of the Code Welder position, maintaining a minimum of 3 weld certifications;- Read and interpret blueprints with detailed drawings and dimension styles;- Prepare weld surfaces as required;- Set-up, positions and operates hand and power tools such as shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment;- Determine welder settings required on project;- Verify final weld penetration and aesthetics;- Welding prep and fit-up of steel parts;- Weld according to all appropriate codes and procedures;- Use basic measuring skills to convert English and Metric systems;- Use basic math skills to calculate and convert decimals and fractions as needed;- Monitor quality of weld using appropriate tools and measuring devices;- Check welding process to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion or expansion of material;- Perform grinding, gouging, chipping operating a grinder, cutting torch, etc.- Operate forklift, as needed, according to safe operating procedures;- Performs all functions safely and follows all safety standards and procedures; Show less

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  Wescol engineering services

  May 2018 - Dec 2018

  Double coded tig welder

  My responsibilities included:- Managing and running production parts through the brake;- Welding 7ga-22ga together through GMAW (TIG) and (MIG) process;- Assisting with minor repairs on steel and carbon steel with proper tig and flux core operations;- Working as TIG and MIG welder on carbon/stainless steel, arc-welder for product repair, and plasma cutter;- Weld items using TIG and MIG equipment and tools, bend cut and hammer pieces to fit the correct production piece;- Fit and make xray welds on sch;- See, plasma, torch cutting and coping, lay-out, tack & fit;- Debur and separate parts manufacture from CNC laser;- Maintaining and providing upgrade on a large transfer line utilizing CNC controls;- Train to test weld parts for leaks, MIG weld, fabrication dept;- Use GTAW weld to root pass-after that weld by SMAW to filling and cupping;- Perform all kinds of welding, brazing, and cutting using gas and electric welding equipment;- Train in using various hand and electric tools such as arch welder, grinders, buffing machines;- Pass OIMO WPS performance testing for GTAW and SMAW weld test procedures on carbon and stainless steel piping materials;- Aid in positioning parts in jigs and fixtures on bench and floor, and clamping parts together along layout marks. Show less

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  Dk engineering services limited

  Jan 2019 - Jun 2019

  Tig welder

  Responsibilities includes: - Welding instruments for boilers- Welding water lines - Welding and fabricating pipes from (1 inch /8inch) carbon and stainless steel- Inserts on tanks & welded tanks using TIG and SMAW- Welded tank floors

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  Goss & balfe pty ltd

  Oct 2019 - now

  Double coded welder

  Responsibilities: - Welding of Double TIG and SMAW for 1000 m3 Tank;- Machining fabrication materials and components;- Fitting, setting, and installing fabricated structures;- Cutting and welding with a variety of processes;- Metal forming, bending, and finishing;- Repair, design, layout, and estimation;- Overseeing shop hands or helpers;- Many other industry/trade specific responsibilities

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  Independant minds 107

  Jan 2023 - Nov 2023

  Trade tested welder

  Engaged 900m project for Sasol Wax ( 2" carbon steel MRG gas line)

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  Sfundile engineering cc

  Jun 2023 - now

  Double coded welder