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Job description:
General Role Purpose (brief description of this job)
Reporting to the Supervisor, daily work of manufacture parts and makes the elaboration of all kinds of welding (3G and 4G), following the safety and quality standards established in the area.
Qualifications (required for job) & Knowledge & Experience
- Certification/Trade test papers to undertake fabrication work level 3F-4G
- Certification to 6G highly regarded.
- Experience using a variety of welding equipment and procedures (TIG, MMA etc.)
- Driving license.
- Non-destructive testing, dye penetrant testing for cracks highly regarded.
- Ability to apply advanced trades mathematics (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, decimals, and fractions). Simple use of formulas, charts, tables, drawings, specifications, schedules, wiring diagrams.
- Ability to interpret complicated drawings, blueprints, specifications, charts, tables, and handbook formulas.
- Ability to analyze and update reports, forms, records, and comparable methods of data collection/communication tools.
- Ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
- Ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
- Fluency in Spanish and English highly regarded.
Core Specific Responsibilities & Expected Deliverables
- Read blueprints and drawings and take or read measurements to plan layout and procedures,
- Determine the appropriate welding equipment or method based on requirements,
- Set up components for welding according to specifications (e.g. cut material with powered saws to match measurements),
- Operate angle grinders to prepare the parts that must be welded,
- Align components using calipers, rulers etc. and clamp pieces,
- Weld components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in various positions (vertical, horizontal or overhead),
- Repair machinery and other components by welding pieces and filling gaps,
- Test and inspect welded surfaces and structure to discover flaws,
- Maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety.
- Perform any other duties as assigned .
Behavioural Traits / Personal Characteristics
- Bolder: Flexible, versatile, and prepared to take on challenges as needed.
- Smarter: always looks for efficiencies and better ways of doing things
- Driven: Sets high standards, is motivated and determined.
- Together: communicates well with peers and understand others views.
Operational Requirements
Cobre Panama is a remote site. This exciting position is based on-site and will be focusing on driving and delivering operational accountability and ownership across various units at Cobre Panama site. Rosters and working hours may vary depending on business requirements.
Environmental Responsibilities
- Comply with current environmental regulations in Panama
- Comply with the commitments contained in the Environmental Impact Studies and other additional studies in this regard, which apply to your area and activities.
- Comply with the provisions of the Minera Panama Environmental Management System.
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