DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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