About Us
ASSA ABLOY is the global leader in door opening solutions, dedicated to satisfying end-user needs for security, safety and convenience. With offices in over 70 countries, we are represented in all major regions within both mature and emerging markets. Our iconic brands, such as Lockwood, Abloy, Whitco and Yale, are driven by innovation and have been recognised with ASSA ABLOY’s inclusion in Forbes’ Top 100 most innovative companies list, on four separate occasions.
About the role
We are looking for a Welder for our Lietzke Business based in Hendon SA. In this role you will produce high quality metal work within commercial and domestic industries. Operate machinery safely and efficiently according to operating standards / instructions and in line with health and safety regulations, practices and legislation.
Fabricate, assemble and weld thin gauge metal components to various specifications as required from relevant detailed drawings.
Key Accountabilities / Primary Responsibilities
- MIG and TIG light gauge steel 1.1mm to 3mm – Zincaneal, Galvabond, Mild Steel and Stainless Steel
- Grind and clean all steel, polish stainless Steel
- Inspect completed welds for quality and accuracy, ensuring they meet required standards and structural integrity
- Adjust components where necessary using a grinder or other cutting tools
- Fit components using jigs
- General jobbing work fitting special hardware
- Read and understand workshop drawings
- Identify different material types and thicknesses
- Conduct quality control checks on own Work
- Complete required paperwork
Technical Skills
- Equivalent work experience, Welding experience preffered
- Work within tolerance; ensure quality in the product
- Sound written and verbal communication skills
- Comply with standards and procedures of Lietzke, following WHS guidelines and wear personal protective equipment
- Ability and willingness to follow direction as well as the ability to work independently
- Must be able to read a tape measure, pressure gauge, level and square
- Complete assigned work within given timeframe and according to specification
- Must be able to opererate welding equipment
- Report all defective parts and materials to Leading Hand.
Quality, Compliance and OH&S
- Comply with all processes, policies and procedures.
- Abide by the standards and values set out by ASSA ABLOY’s Code of Conduct.
- Take care for own health and safety, along with the health and safety of their colleagues, within the workplace.
We are the ASSA ABLOY Group
Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access.
As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.
As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.
