Welder

About the role

Akila Global Pte Ltd is seeking an experienced and skilled Welder to support ongoing engineering, fabrication, maintenance, and project works in Singapore. The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out welding works, welding preparation, joint fitting, inspection, repair, and finishing according to approved welding procedures, drawings, specifications, and project requirements. Candidates should have good practical welding skills and be able to work independently at customer and project sites while maintaining high standards of welding quality, safety, and productivity.

Key responsibilities

• Perform ARC, MAG welding works, particularly vertical-up welding, according to project requirements
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, welding symbols, specifications, and welding procedures
• Prepare, clean, fit, align, and secure materials before welding
• Carry out welding using appropriate welding processes, equipment, and consumables
• Perform welding on pipes, plates, structures, equipment, or other components as required
• Set up and operate welding machines and related equipment safely
• Check welding joints for defects such as cracks, porosity, undercut, lack of fusion, and other imperfections
• Carry out welding repairs and rectification when required
• Maintain proper welding parameters and follow approved Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS)
• Ensure completed welding works meet project quality and inspection requirements

About you

• Nitec / Higher Nitec / Technical Certificate / Diploma in Welding, Metal Fabrication, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field will be an advantage
• Strong hands-on experience in 3G welding, particularly vertical-up welding
• Able to read and understand engineering drawings and welding symbols
• Familiar with welding procedures, welding consumables, and basic welding parameters
• Able to prepare and fit materials before welding
• Able to identify common welding defects and carry out necessary repairs
• Good knowledge of welding tools, machines, and safety equipment
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Physically fit and comfortable working in industrial environments
• Willing to work at different customer/project sites across Singapore

About us

Akila Global Pte Ltd is an engineering, fabrication, maintenance, and project works company based in Singapore.