DEDE Bottle Factory PLC is an emerging bottle manufacturer dedicated to high-quality, sustainable production. Located in Debre Birhan, with a contact office in Addis Ababa, our state-of-the-art facility is currently in the advanced project phase. We are preparing for full-scale operations with cutting-edge machinery and expert teams to serve both local and international markets with innovative bottle solutions. Our company invites competent and qualified applicants for the following positions.
Job Purpose
The Senior Welder will perform welding, fabrication, repair, and installation activities for plant machinery, mechanical components, steel structures, and pipework. The position also supports maintenance operations, ensures quality workmanship, and complies with established safety procedures.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform welding using SMAW/MMA, MIG/MAG, TIG, and other relevant welding processes according to assigned duties and approved procedures.
- Fabricate, repair, and install metal structures, machine components, brackets, frames, platforms, guards, supports, and pipework.
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, welding symbols, dimensions, and technical instructions.
- Prepare materials and joints through cutting, grinding, beveling, alignment, and tack welding.
- Select appropriate welding equipment, consumables, and parameters in accordance with approved procedures.
- Support preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance of plant machinery and mechanical equipment.
- Inspect completed welds, identify defects, and undertake corrective work in accordance with quality requirements.
- Coordinate with mechanical fitters, maintenance technicians, and production teams to minimize equipment downtime.
- Guide junior welders and assigned helpers and promote good workmanship.
- Maintain welding machines, tools, gas equipment, and accessories in safe working condition.
- Complete maintenance work orders, inspection records, and job reports.
- Follow occupational health and safety requirements, hot-work permits, lockout/tagout procedures, and fire prevention measures.
- Report equipment defects, unsafe conditions, and material problems to the immediate supervisor.
Required Qualifications and Experience
- Technical certificate, Level IV qualification, diploma, or equivalent recognized qualification in Welding, Metal Fabrication, or a related mechanical field.
- Minimum of five years of relevant industrial welding and fabrication experience.
- Practical experience in welding, metal fabrication, equipment repair, and industrial maintenance.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and welding symbols.
- Experience in industrial manufacturing or plant maintenance is an advantage.
- Experience guiding junior welders or coordinating welding activities is an added advantage.
- Relevant welding certification is preferred or required where applicable to the assigned work.