The Mater Hospital was opened in 1962 by the Sisters of Mercy, a Catholic Order of Nuns originating from Ireland, three years after registering themselves as the Registered Trustees of an entity under the Perpetual Succession Act (the succeeding legislation after independence). The "Sisters of Mercy" first set up a 60 bed general hospital to cat...
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Welder
- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationKCSE
- Experience2 years
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldEngineering / Technical 
Mater Misericordiae Hospital, a leading healthcare provider in East and Central Africa has an excellent career opportunity. Mater Misericordiae Hospital offers exceptional, compassionate, and Christ-centred healthcare services to our clients through an innovative, engaged, and competent workforce. The successful candidate will fill in the above position:
- Studying and interpreting engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications to determine welding requirements.
- Planning welding processes based on the design and material specifications.
- Performing welding tasks using techniques such as arc welding, MIG welding, TIG welding, and gas welding.
- Welding metal components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
- Cutting, shaping, and preparing metal pieces for welding using tools like grinders, cutters, and drills.
- Cleaning and inspecting metal surfaces to ensure proper welding conditions.
- Inspecting welded joints for accuracy, strength, and structural integrity.
- Identifying and repairing defects in welds, such as cracks or voids.
- Ensuring compliance with safety standards and welding codes.
- Maintaining and repairing welding equipment and tools to ensure optimal performance.
- Reporting any equipment malfunctions or safety hazards to supervisors
Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:
- Artisan certificate in welding and Fabrication.
- Crafts certificate in Mechanical Engineering.
- Certification in welding techniques is an added advantage.
- Knowledge of Boilers, Steam Works, and Incinerators is an added advantage
- 2 years’ experience in a similar position
Method of Application
If you are interested in the above position and you meet the requirements listed, please send your application together with a detailed CV, Copies of Academic Certificates, and three [3] referees and include their telephone contacts and email address to [email protected] so as to reach us not later than 28th February 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.