Welder

  • Full Time
  • Lusaka, Zambia
  • - / Month
  • Applications have closed

Hitachi Construction Machinery Zambia

Hitachi Construction Machinery Zambia is looking for a suitably qualified individual to fill in the below vacancy;

POSITION: WELDER G3 -1 VACANCY

REPORTS TO – WELDING SUPERVISOR

BRANCH: REMAN WORKSHOP, LUSAKA

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Will perform a step by step process of remanufacturing from either drawing or Original Equipment specifications and deliver within set time frame.
  • Apply engineering principles to construct and analyze structural systems related to the machines, pumps, cylinders and drives for a large variety of equipment.
  • Perform Arc gouging for removal of flaw in structural components
  • Perform pre heat and post heat tests where the material is thicker
  • Conduct flaw detection on structural components with Ultrasonic or Magnetic flaw detector
  • Diagnose the problems, locate the cause, repair any other secondary problems caused by the initial problems.
  • Analyze faults in existing, newly or used equipment, then rectify those faults by machining or other interventions, in order to resell the component as equivalent to new.
  • Ensure the correct isolation and lockout procedures are followed.
  • Develop and interpret two-dimensional engineering drawings of Components, then plan and cost-effectively carry out the remanufacture or repair of those components.
  • Recondition specific components and spares for installation.
  • Conduct the performance inspection with the programmed testing rig to ensure correlation with original component/drawing.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

  • Must have a full Grade 12 School Certificate.
  • Must have an Artisan qualification- Advanced certificate in metal fabrication.
  • Should be able to use a wide range of precision measuring instruments
  • Must have 3 years minimum experience in the related field and broad knowledge on Cylinders, Pumps and Hydraulic Motors and experience in welding cast iron.
  • The candidate should be a holder of a valid driver’s license.

If you meet the above requirements, please send your detailed C.V, copies of certificates and a cover letter to:

The Human Resource Manager,

Hitachi Construction Machinery Zambia, Co; Ltd.

KK International Airport Road, Plot 2350/M

P.O Box 30182, Lusaka.

Or email in a single document to; [email protected]

The closing date for applicants is Monday 19th October, 2020

NOTE: All applicants are thanked for their interest, and only shortlisted candidates will be communicated.


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