Welder Jobs in Kenya – Quarry & Heavy Equipment Maintenance

Welder Jobs in Kenya: Our client, a company operating in the quarry industry, is seeking an experienced and skilled Welder to join its maintenance team in Mai Mahiu. The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out welding, fabrication, repairs and maintenance on heavy quarry equipment and machinery.

The ideal candidate should have strong practical welding experience, particularly in repairing heavy equipment, working with thick steel plates and handling structural metal components. Experience in the quarry, mining or construction industry will be an added advantage.

Job Location: Mai Mahiu, Kenya
Salary: KSh 45,000 – 55,000 per month
Job Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out welding repairs and maintenance on heavy quarry equipment, including excavators, shovels, dumpers and crusher components.
• Repair and reinforce worn or damaged equipment parts such as buckets, chutes, hoppers, truck bodies and other machinery components.
• Perform heavy metal fabrication, cutting, grinding, fitting and assembly of metal components.
• Inspect damaged or cracked metal structures and carry out appropriate welding repairs.
• Work with thick steel plates, wear plates and other heavy-duty materials used in quarry operations.
• Use welding machines, cutting tools, grinders and other fabrication equipment safely and effectively.
• Ensure completed repairs meet the required quality and safety standards.
• Identify equipment defects that require welding or fabrication attention and report them to the relevant supervisor.
• Maintain a clean and organised working area and ensure welding tools and equipment are properly maintained.
• Follow workplace safety procedures when handling machinery, welding equipment and materials.

Qualifications and Experience

• Certificate or Diploma in Welding and Fabrication or an equivalent relevant qualification.
• At least 8 years of practical welding experience.
• Proven experience in welding, repairing and maintaining heavy equipment.
• Experience working in a quarry, mining, construction or heavy engineering environment will be an added advantage.
• Good practical knowledge of Arc/MMA welding techniques.
• Experience in MIG/MAG welding will be an added advantage.
• Ability to work with thick steel plates, wear plates and heavy structural metal components.
• Competence in using welding machines, cutting equipment, grinders and other fabrication tools.
• Good understanding of welding procedures, workshop practices and occupational safety requirements.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Strong practical welding and fabrication skills.
• Ability to identify faults and carry out effective repairs.
• Good attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Ability to work independently and complete assigned tasks.
• Good understanding of workshop and equipment safety.
• Ability to work in a demanding industrial environment.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit their CVs to jobs@powervision.co.ke.

Please use Welder – Mai Mahiu as the subject of your application.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.