Welding Technician

BURN Manufacturing, founded in 2011 in Kiambu County, Kenya, specializes in the energy and manufacturing sector, particularly in producing stove components.

The Welding Technician will be responsible for executing precise and high-quality welding on various stove components, ensuring all work meets structural integrity standards and production specifications. This position plays a crucial role in supporting overall production efficiency by actively collaborating with engineering and operations teams. Key aspects include maintaining strict safety compliance throughout all welding processes and contributing to ongoing continuous improvement initiatives within the manufacturing environment.

1. Perform top ring welding according to approved drawings and specifications, ensuring proper alignment, dimensional accuracy, defined weld patterns, minimal distortion, and required post-weld finishing.
2. Weld institutional stove metal frames as per design drawings, ensuring squareness, flatness, structural integrity, proper joint preparation, and consistent weld quality.
3. Demonstrate a strong willingness to learn and support automated welding processes by assisting in machine commissioning, set up trials, and troubleshooting during ramp-up and production.
4. Collaborate with engineering and maintenance teams to optimize welding parameters, fixtures, cycle times, and ensure stable output, including changeovers and basic adjustments.
5. Operate MIG, ARC, or TIG welding equipment as applicable, using jigs, fixtures, and gauges to ensure dimensional accuracy while carefully handling raw materials and finished components to prevent damage.
6. Support the training of casual team members, assist in the development and improvement of jigs and fixtures, and supervise the team as required to ensure safe and efficient operations.
7. Coordinate with production, quality, and engineering teams to address issues and report design, fit-up, or process concerns. Ensure dimensional accuracy, zero or minimal rework due to welding defects, and timely completion of work in line with the production schedule.
8. Operate MIG, ARC, or TIG welding equipment using approved procedures, fixtures, gauges, and required PPE, while adhering to shop floor safety rules, welding safety standards, and electrical and fire safety requirements. Maintain a clean, organized work area and handle materials and components carefully to prevent damage.

1. Minimum of 2–4 years’ experience in welding or metal fabrication, preferably in a manufacturing setting.
2. Prior experience in stove manufacturing, sheet metal work, or similar industries is an added advantage.
3. Proven hands-on experience with MIG, TIG, and ARC welding in a manufacturing or fabrication environment.
4. Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and welding symbols accurately.
5. Strong understanding of welding techniques, metallurgy, and material properties, especially mild steel and stainless steel.
6. Experience with jigs, fixtures, and gauges.
7. Bachelor's Degree qualification.