Welder

Job Description

Applications are invited from suitably qualified & experienced candidates to fill in the above motioned position.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Preparing, reading and interpreting blueprints to assess or plan layout and procedures.
• Determining the appropriate welding equipment or method based on requirements.
• Setting up components for welding according to specifications.
• Operating angle grinders to prepare the parts that must be welded.
• Aligning components using callipers, rulers and clamp pieces.
• Welding components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in various positions (vertical, horizontal or overhead).
• Repairing machinery and other components by welding pieces and filling gaps.
• Testing and inspecting welded surfaces and structure to discover flaws.
• Maintaining equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety.
• Performing departmental duties such as maintaining records and files, preparing reports and ordering supplies and equipment.
• Preparing cost estimate.

Qualifications and Experience

• National Certificate in Boiler Making or Welding from HEXCO/equivalent.
• Class 1 Journeyman Certificate.
• At least five (5) Ordinary Level passes including English Language.
• At least three (3) years post qualification experience preferably in a University set up.

Person Specification:

• Good communication skills.
• Computer literacy.
• Multi-tasking skills.
• Good arithmetical and analytical skills.
• Observant and thorough.
• Problem solver.
• Physical dexterity.

Other

How to Apply

Interested and qualified persons should send one set of their application merged in continuous pdf format to: recruitment@buse.ac.zw consisting of the application letter, certified copies of educational certificates, transcripts, National ID, Birth Certificate and a Curriculum Vitae giving full personal details including full names, place and date of birth, qualifications, previous employment and experience, telephone number, present salary, date of availability, names, e-mail addresses and telephone numbers of at least three referees. Applications should clearly indicate the “Post” which is being applied for in the subject line and addressed to: