لحام باليستي

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Ballistic Welder Fabricator to join our Battle Damage Assessment & Repair (BDAR) Workshop in Riyadh.

The successful candidate will be responsible for fabricating, assembling, and repairing armoured steel components used in military vehicles, Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs), and trailers. The role focuses on repairing battle-damaged vehicles and requires strong experience in heavy-plate welding, structural fabrication, and vehicle body repairs.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform MIG, TIG, and Arc welding on mild steel, stainless steel, and ballistic steel.

• Fabricate and repair armoured vehicle hulls, chassis, turrets, doors, hatches, body panels, brackets, and other structural components.

• Cut, shape, prepare, and join metal components using plasma cutters, grinders, drills, and fabrication tools.

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, blueprints, and welding symbols.

• Repair and reinforce HGV chassis, suspension mounts, and load-bearing structures.

• Conduct visual inspections and support Non-Destructive Testing activities, including Radiographic Testing (RT) and Penetrant Testing (PT).

• Ensure completed work meets strict military, quality, and structural integrity standards.

• Maintain accurate records of completed work, materials used, and working hours.

• Follow all workshop health, safety, and PPE requirements.

• Maintain welding equipment and keep the work area clean and organized.

Qualifications and Experience

• 3–5 years of documented experience in structural, heavy-plate, or ballistic welding, preferably within a defence, automotive, heavy-equipment, or manufacturing environment.

• Strong practical experience in MIG, TIG, and Arc welding.

• Experience in metal fabrication and welding thick steel plates.

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and welding symbols.

• Knowledge of metal properties, cutting techniques, and fabrication methods.

• Previous experience with ballistic steel, armoured vehicles, chassis, turrets, or heavy structural repairs is highly preferred.

• AWS certification or an equivalent recognized welding qualification is preferred.

• Knowledge of Non-Destructive Testing methods is an advantage.

• Ability to pass a technical interview and practical welding assessment.

• Good understanding of workshop health and safety requirements.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 23 kg.

• Ability to work in confined spaces and physically demanding or awkward positions for extended periods.

• Must be medically and physically fit to perform heavy workshop duties.