Toyota Kenya Limited is the authorized distributor and service provider of Toyota, Yamaha, HINO and Suzuki brands in Kenya. Toyota Kenya Ltd was incorporated in 1997 as a subsidiary by Toyota Tsusho Corporation (TTC) the trading arm of Toyota Motor Corporation

JOB PURPOSE

Responsible for performing welding operations using suitable welding processes and techniques to produce quality structurally sound and strong welds free from defects.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOB

Operational Responsibilities

• Follow all safety regulations and best practices to ensure a safe working environment.
• Participate in safety training.
• Performing MIG, SMAW, Resistant spot welding (RSW) or TIG welding operations ensuring the welds are free from defects and right size as per standards.
• Inspect joint preparation and report substandard preparation
• Prepare jigs and welding fixtures as required for products production and welding
• Performing fitting and weld preparation procedures in accordance with specified standards and assembly/fabrication drawings
• Set up and use all welding equipment correctly
• Use welding consumables and tools efficiently
• Use and maintain welding equipment in full operating condition.
• Reading and interpreting technical documents and drawings to ensure product is built /welded as per design
• Work in accordance with KVM Quality policy, procedures and work instructions
• Champion Quality improvement initiatives, put in place and follow Kaizen principles and standards as provided.
• Adhering to KVM HSE Policy and ANZEN principles
• And any other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum level of academic and professional qualification required to perform effectively in the role

• Diploma/Certificate in welding or a related field
• To have completed secondary level of education
• Knowledge of welding best practices and safety procedures

Minimum level of experience required to perform effectively in the role

• Working experience of 2 years in welding and fabrication in structural work or automotive field

• Follow all safety regulations and best practices to ensure a safe working environment.
• Participate in safety training.
• Performing MIG, SMAW, Resistant spot welding (RSW) or TIG welding operations ensuring the welds are free from defects and right size as per standards.
• Inspect joint preparation and report substandard preparation
• Prepare jigs and welding fixtures as required for products production and welding
• Performing fitting and weld preparation procedures in accordance with specified standards and assembly/fabrication drawings
• Set up and use all welding equipment correctly
• Use welding consumables and tools efficiently
• Use and maintain welding equipment in full operating condition.
• Reading and interpreting technical documents and drawings to ensure product is built /welded as per design
• Work in accordance with KVM Quality policy, procedures and work instructions
• Champion Quality improvement initiatives, put in place and follow Kaizen principles and standards as provided.
• Adhering to KVM HSE Policy and ANZEN principles
• And any other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor

• Welding best practices
• Safety procedures
• MIG welding
• SMAW welding
• Resistant spot welding (RSW)
• TIG welding
• Reading technical documents
• Interpreting drawings
• Kaizen principles

• Diploma/Certificate in welding or a related field
• Completed secondary level of education