Gas Cutter

In brief

**Overview** Morton Moore is recruiting on behalf of their client, an established steel manufacturing operation located in the KwaMakhutha area of KwaZulu-Natal. The company is seeking an experienced Gas Cutter for a permanent, full-time position within its production team. The role primarily involves the accurate and safe cutting of steel sections and plate to specification in a busy workshop environment. **What you will do** The Gas Cutter will be responsible for: * Operating oxy-fuel and gas cutting equipment to cut steel plate, sections, pipe and offcuts to required dimensions. * Interpreting cutting lists, drawings and marked out lines to ensure accurate and square cuts. * Setting up, adjusting and changing nozzles, hoses, regulators and torches as required for different material thicknesses. * Marking out and measuring material before cutting to minimise waste and scrap. * Inspecting finished cuts for dimensional accuracy, clean edges and acceptable heat affected areas. * Grinding, dressing and cleaning cut edges where required before the material moves to the next process. * Conducting daily checks on gas bottles, hoses, flashback arrestors and cutting equipment and reporting defects. * Handling and moving steel safely using cranes, slings, trolleys and other lifting aids. * Maintaining correct gas pressures and monitoring consumption to control cutting costs. * Keeping accurate records of material cut, offcuts and job numbers. * Complying with all health and safety requirements, including the correct use of personal protective equipment. * Maintaining a clean, tidy and hazard free work area at all times. * Supporting the production team with general workshop duties during quieter cutting periods. * Reporting production delays, material shortages or quality concerns to the supervisor promptly. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Three to five years of hands on gas cutting experience in a manufacturing, steel or engineering environment. * Proven competence in oxy-fuel cutting across a range of material thicknesses. * Ability to read and work from cutting lists, basic drawings and measurements. * Sound understanding of gas cutting safety, gas handling and the use of personal protective equipment. * Physically fit and able to work with heavy steel in a workshop environment. * Reliable, punctual and able to work as part of a production team. * Grade 10 or higher, or an equivalent trade related qualification, will be advantageous. * Willingness to work overtime when production demands require it. **Who should apply** This role is suitable for an experienced Gas Cutter with three to five years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing, steel, or engineering setting. The ideal candidate should have proven competence in oxy-fuel cutting across various material thicknesses, possess the ability to interpret cutting lists, basic drawings, and measurements, and demonstrate a sound understanding of gas cutting safety, handling, and PPE use. Applicants must be physically fit for working with heavy steel in a workshop, be reliable, punctual, and capable of working effectively within a production team. A willingness to work overtime as production demands require is also essential. Candidates with a Grade 10 qualification or higher, or an equivalent trade-related qualification, are considered advantageous. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.jobmail.co.za/jobs/engineering/engineering-management/south-africa/gas-cutter-id-7607638 Source: jobmail

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