- Durban
- Salary: Market Related
- Job Type: Permanent
- Sectors: Manufacturing
- Reference: 166218
Vacancy Details
Employer: Defy Appliances
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Cutting and joining metal parts for fabricating or repairing production parts, equipment, buildings, machinery, and other articles using various welding techniques.
- Monitoring the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of Material.
- Finishing products by cleaning, polishing, filing, and bathing in acidic solutions and perhaps even adding protective or decorative finishes.
- Inspecting equipment and structures following project completion to ensure compliance with industry and safety standards.
- Building of platforms and other various still structures.
- Support Production and Maintenance department perform various equipment checks and inspection, attending to breakdowns and performing set/scheduled PMs and WOs.
- Working and communicating effectively with Operations and other departments to assure understanding of full job scope, priority, and timing for repairs.
- Repairs flange leaks, including tightening or replacing bolts, flanges, and gaskets.
- Installs pipe, including flanges, unions, joints, gaskets, and nozzles.
- Moves materials, tools, equipment, and sub-assemblies using forklifts.
- Sets up work site with barriers, signs, tape, or flags.
- Prepares schematic drawings, sketches, reports and permits to reflect activities.
- Develops and maintains an orderly and efficient approach to assignments.
- Maintain disc grinder and perform all cleaning and grinding of metals.
- Operate various manual and automated welding equipment’s for welding work.
Minimum Qualifications & Skills Requirement:
- N6 with Trade Tested Qualification or associate diploma/degree in a technical field with a completion of a formal Boilermaker apprenticeship program or equivalent experience.
- Welding certifications (e.g., AWS, ASME) specific to the welding processes required for the job (SMAW, GTAW, FCAW, etc.).
- OSHA 10-hour or 30-hour safety certification.
- Ability to cut, fit, and weld metal components according to specifications.
- Knowledge of metal properties and characteristics.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings.
- Proficiency in using various hand tools, power tools, and welding equipment.
- Ability to operate cranes, forklifts, and other heavy equipment (certification may be required).
- Thorough understanding of safety regulations and procedures related to boiler making and welding.
- Ability to work safely in confined spaces and at heights.
- Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, including measurements, angles, and tolerances.
Physical Requirements:
- Mobility: Ability to move around freely in a manufacturing environment. This may involve walking, standing, bending, stooping, and kneeling for extended periods. Ability to navigate stairs and ladders (if required by the work environment).
- Lifting and Carrying: Ability to lift and carry moderately heavy objects (up to 30kg) occasionally. This may include tools, equipment, and components (like Motors). Ability to push or pull heavy objects with assistance (e.g., moving equipment on a dolly).
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About Defy Appliances
Defy Appliances is a South African manufacturing company and is the largest manufacturer and distributor of major domestic appliances in southern Africa. The company manufactures and develops a range of large appliances from gas stoves, refrigerators, washing machines and tumble dryers to continuous clean ovens and convection ovens.
It currently operates two factories:
- Jacobs (Durban) - manufactures free-standing stoves, built-in ovens and hobs, tumble dryers.
- Ezakheni (Ladysmith) - manufactures electric chest freezers and electric refrigerators.
Defy Appliances was founded in the 1905 in Wentworth, KwaZulu-Natal by John Skinner and Sir Benjamin Greenacre. The company manufactured its first product, electric stoves, in 1932. The Durban Falkirk Iron Company (DFI, now DEFY) moved the foundry from Jacobs to Newcastle around 1987. In July 2011, the company was purchased by Turkish based Arçelik as part of its plan to expand into emerging markets in Africa.
Defy has earned the right to be called an iconic brand in South Africa, engendering a long-lasting, loyal relationship with our consumers over the past 117 years. Our brand is greater than our products or services – it has an immensely strong influence not only on consumers but also on the entire appliance and electronics industry.
Through a strong focus on R&D, Defy continues to design and develop new products, keeping the brand relevant and aspirational. Defy has always been a pioneer in the large appliance market, with innovation and technological advancement being the main thrust of its product development. With products focused on good nutrition, water and energy efficiency, Defy strives to ensure that our consumers live better lives
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