Automotive Welder

About the role

The Partnership Agency is looking for a highly skilled Automotive Welder to support vehicle and component manufacturing in a high-volume production environment. The role calls for strong technical expertise in precision welding, familiarity with automotive-grade materials and strict adherence to quality and safety standards.

Key responsibilities

• Perform welding on automotive components such as chassis frames, exhaust systems, brackets, body panels and structural parts, using MIG (GMAW), TIG (GTAW) and spot welding
• Handle thin-gauge sheet metal without warping or defects, ensuring proper penetration, bead consistency and structural integrity
• Read engineering drawings, welding symbols and assembly instructions, following measurements, tolerances and alignment specs
• Set up welding machines for mild steel, stainless steel and aluminium, adjusting voltage, current and gas flow, and carry out routine maintenance and basic troubleshooting
• Inspect welds visually and with gauges or test tools, correcting defects such as cracks, porosity, undercutting or misalignment
• Meet daily production targets in assembly lines or fabrication units with minimal supervision
• Follow automotive manufacturing safety standards and PPE requirements, and keep the workstation clean and hazard-free in line with 5S or lean principles

Required profile

• Proven experience in automotive or industrial welding
• Certification in welding (NITA, trade test or equivalent)
• Experience in a production line or high-volume manufacturing setup, preferably in an automotive assembly plant or component manufacturer
• Ability to read technical drawings and welding symbols
• Attention to detail and consistency; knowledge of lean manufacturing, Kaizen or 5S is an advantage

Required skills

• MIG welding (essential), with familiarity with TIG and spot welding
• Working with thin sheet metal and precision components
• Familiarity with robotic welding systems or automated welding lines
• Additional certifications in fabrication or quality inspection are an advantage