- Perform fabrication of bulk fluid tankers
- Perform welding of bulk fluid tankers
- Perform fabrication of tanker sub-frames
- Perform welding of tanker sub-frames
- Perform fabrication of specialised projects
- Perform welding of specialised projects
- Demonstrate competency in the use of workshop plant
- Demonstrate competency in the use of hand tools
- Demonstrate the ability to read and interpret workshop drawings
- Work within the perimeters of Workplace Health and Safety legislation
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Most work is carried out in a up-to-date, neat workshop
- Some work is carried out in confined spaces
- Some work is conducted outside
- Some work involves working at heights
- Sometimes work is conducted in extreme heat
- High risk of muscular skeletal injury manual handling if not physically fit
- Risk of receiving burns from welding, grinding and oxy acetylene equipment
- Risk of laceration and crush injury from workshop plant
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Be physically fit to endure a 10 hour shift on a regular basis.
- Ability to enter and exit tanks using upper body and back strength to support body when entering/exiting tanks when the opening is horizontal (in the 9 o’clock position).
- Ability to stand on feet for long periods of time
- Ability to weld in a static posture in confined space, crouched, bent and above head positions for long periods of time (10 – 30 minutes without pausing).
- Ability to use hand tools for long periods of time- e.g. Swing a hammer
- Ability to use percussion and air-tools in all positions.
- Perform repetitive tasks
- Lift heavy objects on a regular basis