Skilled Trades · Full-time
Direct employerWelding Technician

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About this role
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Role overview
BURN Manufacturing is hiring a Welding Technician to work full-time in Ruiru, Kiambu, Kenya. This role is suited for candidates with experience in welding or metal fabrication, ideally in manufacturing, who can ensure high-quality welding on stove components and support production efficiency.
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What you will do
- Perform top ring welding following approved drawings and specifications, ensuring alignment, accuracy, and proper finishing.
- Weld metal frames for institutional stoves according to design drawings, maintaining structural integrity and weld quality.
- Assist with automated welding processes including machine commissioning, setup trials, and troubleshooting.
- Work with engineering and maintenance teams to optimise welding parameters and production output.
- Operate MIG, ARC, or TIG welding equipment using jigs, fixtures, and gauges while handling materials carefully.
- Support training of casual team members and help improve jigs and fixtures, supervising the team as needed.
- Coordinate with production, quality, and engineering teams to resolve issues and ensure timely completion of work.
- Adhere to safety procedures and maintain a clean, organised work area.
Requirements
- Have 2 to 4 years of welding or metal fabrication experience, preferably in manufacturing.
- Experience with stove manufacturing, sheet metal work, or similar industries is preferred.
- Be skilled in MIG, TIG, and ARC welding techniques.
- Be able to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and welding symbols.
- Understand welding techniques, metallurgy, and material properties, especially mild steel and stainless steel.
- Have experience using jigs, fixtures, and gauges.
How to apply
Apply through the employer's official contact before Wednesday, 6 January 2027. The employer does not charge any fees during the recruitment process.