BURN is seeking a skilled Welding Technician to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing high-quality welding tasks for our fuel-efficient cooking products, which are designed to save lives and forests in the developing world. The role involves welding top rings and metal frames, supporting automated welding processes, and ensuring structural integrity according to design specifications. You will work closely with engineering and production teams to optimize manufacturing processes and maintain rigorous safety standards.
Duties and Responsibilities
Top Ring Welding
- Perform top ring welding in accordance with approved drawings and specifications.
- Ensure proper alignment, dimensional accuracy, defined weld patterns, minimal distortion, and required post-weld finishing.
Metal Frame Welding
- Weld institutional stove metal frames as per design drawings.
- Ensure squareness, flatness, structural integrity, proper joint preparation, and consistent weld quality.
Automation & Machine Support
- Demonstrate a strong willingness to learn and support automated welding processes.
- Assist in machine commissioning, setup trials, and troubleshooting during ramp-up and production.
- Collaborate with engineering and maintenance teams to optimize welding parameters, fixtures, and cycle times to ensure stable output.
Tools, Equipment, Materials, and Team Support
- Operate MIG, ARC, or TIG welding equipment using jigs, fixtures, and gauges to ensure dimensional accuracy.
- Handle raw materials and finished components carefully to prevent damage.
- Support training of casual team members and assist in the development and improvement of jigs and fixtures.
- Supervise the team as required to ensure safe and efficient operations.
Operations & Performance
- Coordinate with production, quality, and engineering teams to address issues and report design or process concerns.
- Ensure dimensional accuracy and minimize rework due to welding defects.
- Complete work timely in line with the production schedule.
Safety and Compliance
- Operate welding equipment using approved procedures and required PPE.
- Adhere to shop floor safety rules, welding safety standards, and electrical and fire safety requirements.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area.
Skills and Experience
- Minimum of 2–4 years’ experience in welding or metal fabrication, preferably in a manufacturing setting.
- Prior experience in stove manufacturing, sheet metal work, or similar industries is an added advantage.
- Proven hands-on experience with MIG, TIG, and ARC welding in a manufacturing or fabrication environment.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and welding symbols accurately.
- Strong understanding of welding techniques, metallurgy, and material properties (especially mild steel and stainless steel).
Qualifications
- BA/BSc/HND in a relevant technical field.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply through the BURN application portal: https://www.myjobmag.co.ke/apply-now/1189277 which redirects to the official BURN recruitment site at burnmanufacturing.applytojob.com.
