Welding Technician - Stove Manufacturing

About the role

Burn is looking for a Welding Technician in Nairobi to execute high-quality welding on stove components, ensuring accuracy, structural integrity and adherence to production standards. The role supports production efficiency by working with engineering and operations teams, maintaining safety compliance and contributing to continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Perform top ring welding according to approved drawings and specifications, with proper alignment, defined weld patterns, minimal distortion and required post-weld finishing.
• Weld institutional stove metal frames to design drawings, ensuring squareness, flatness, structural integrity and consistent weld quality.
• Support automated welding processes: assist in machine commissioning, set-up trials and troubleshooting, and help optimise welding parameters, fixtures and cycle times with engineering and maintenance.
• Operate MIG, ARC or TIG welding equipment using jigs, fixtures and gauges, and handle raw materials and finished components carefully.
• Support training of casual team members, help develop and improve jigs and fixtures, and supervise the team when required.
• Coordinate with production, quality and engineering teams on issues, report design, fit-up or process concerns, and aim for minimal rework and on-time delivery.
• Follow approved procedures, PPE and shop-floor safety rules, and keep the work area clean and organised.

Required profile

• Minimum 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.

Required skills

• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints and welding symbols.
• Strong understanding of welding techniques, metallurgy and material properties, especially mild steel and stainless steel.
• Experience with jigs, fixtures and gauges.