Earthmoving Equipment Welder (12 Months Fixed Term Contract)
Listing reference: b2gld_000260
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 12 November 2026
Position summary
Industry: Mining & Quarrying
Job category: Maintenance
Location: Otjiwarongo
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
Remuneration: N/A
EE position: No
Introduction
The Earthmoving Equipment Welder will be responsible for carrying out day-to-day welding and boiler making maintenance on mobile equipment and related structures to ensure their reliability and safe operation.
Job description
- Carry out boilermaking, welding and structural repairs on earthmoving equipment and machinery, including truck loading boxes, excavator buckets, dozer blades, push arms and equipment bodies.
- Conduct daily inspections to identify wear, damage and defects on equipment, components and infrastructure, and initiate repairs through work requests.
- Build up spare buckets, blades, push arms and other components.
- Monitor spare parts and compile accurate requirements lists for ordering by the Supervisor or Structural Fabricator.
- Complete pre-use checks on welding, cutting and portable electrical equipment, and maintain tools and equipment in a safe and serviceable condition.
- Keep Operations and relevant supervisors informed of repair progress, including during overtime and after-hours call-outs.
- Ensure the appropriate operator’s licence is held before operating equipment.
- Complete and submit work orders, job cards and component change-out records accurately and on time.
- Monitor operating equipment and report malfunctions and safety concerns.
- Maintain a clean and safe working area and ensure tools are cleaned and returned after use.
Minimum requirements
- Grade 12 or N3 with four relevant technical subjects, plus a Trade Diploma in Welding or Boilermaking.
- Coded welder qualification in Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) and Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), with a valid welder qualification in accordance with ASME Section IX or AWS D1.1.
- At least five years’ post-apprenticeship experience in a mining environment.
- Experience working on earthmoving equipment is essential.
- Experience in Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) and flux-cored arc welding will be an added advantage.
- A valid Code B driver’s licence.
- A Code C driver’s licence will be an added advantage.
- Willingness to work overtime, shifts and standby duties.