🔧 Core Responsibilities

• Reading blueprints and technical drawings
• Understand welding symbols, measurements, and project specifications before starting work.
• Preparing materials
• Cut, grind, and clean metal surfaces to ensure proper welding.
• Performing welding tasks
• Use techniques like MIG, TIG, or arc welding to join metal parts in construction, manufacturing, or shipbuilding.
• Inspecting welds
• Check finished welds for strength, accuracy, and defects; may involve visual inspection or testing.
• Repair and maintenance
• Fix damaged metal structures, machinery, or equipment.

🦺 Safety Responsibilities

• Follow workplace safety standards set by authorities like the Israeli Ministry of Labor, Social Affairs and Social Services
• Use protective gear (helmet, gloves, goggles, flame-resistant clothing)
• Handle hazardous materials and equipment safely
• Ensure proper ventilation and fire prevention measures

⚙️ Equipment Handling

• Operate welding machines and tools properly
• Maintain and troubleshoot equipment when needed
• Ensure tools are calibrated and in good condition

📋 Compliance & Documentation

• Follow Israeli building codes and industrial regulations
• Record work progress and report issues to supervisors
• Ensure work meets quality standards and deadlines

🌍 Industry-Specific Duties (Israel Context)

• Work in sectors like:
• Construction (buildings, infrastructure)
• Oil & gas pipelines
• Shipyards (e.g., in port cities like Haifa)
• High-tech manufacturing