Position Title: TIG Welder

Department: Engineering / Maintenance

Reports To: Maintenance Supervisor / Engineering Head

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform TIG welding (GTAW) on stainless steel and other metals as required.
• Fabricate and assemble food-grade piping, conveyors, and processing equipment.
• Ensure all welds are smooth, continuous, and free from contamination to meet hygienic design requirements.
• Interpret and work from technical drawings, blueprints, and P&IDs.
• Conduct grinding, polishing, and passivation of weld joints to achieve sanitary finish.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance welding on plant machinery and utilities.
• Collaborate with engineers and technicians during equipment installation, modification, and repair.
• Inspect finished welds and structures for defects, alignment, and quality assurance.
• Maintain proper use and storage of welding tools, gas tanks, and PPE.
• Ensure all work follows GMP, safety, and food hygiene protocols within the manufacturing area.

Qualifications:

• TESDA-certified Welder (TIG/GTAW) or equivalent vocational training.
• Minimum 2 years TIG welding experience, preferably in food, beverage, or manufacturing.
• Proficient in stainless steel welding, fitting, and fabrication.
• Basic understanding of GMP, 5S, and safety procedures in a food plant.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and welding symbols.
• Physically fit and capable of working in production and maintenance areas.