Blacksmith/Welder & Metal Fabrication Technician (Farm buildings & Livestock Equipment)
Department: Farm Operations & Manufacturing
Reports To: Farm Manager / Operations Manager / Managing Director
Location: Kuwait
Position Summary
The Welder/blacksmith & Metal Fabrication Technician is responsible for all welding, fabrication, installation, maintenance, and repair work across the farm. The role includes designing and manufacturing metal products for goats, sheep, livestock, and agricultural operations, as well as providing welding and fabrication services to external customers. The successful candidate should be skilled, creative, safety-conscious, and capable of producing high-quality custom products.
Key Responsibilities
A. Farm Maintenance & Welding
• Perform all welding, fabrication, and repair work required across the farm.
• Repair and maintain livestock pens, gates, fences, barns, sheds, and steel structures.
• Fabricate and install handrails, platforms, storage racks, and support structures.
• Repair trailers, trolleys, farm machinery, and equipment.
• Carry out preventive maintenance to minimize equipment downtime.
B. Livestock Equipment Manufacturing
Design, fabricate, and improve products including:
• Goat and sheep feeding troughs.
• Hay feeders.
• Water troughs.
• Mineral and salt holders.
• Livestock handling and sorting gates.
• Goat and sheep pens.
• Portable livestock shelters.
• Ming stands.
• Hoof trimming stands.
• Livestock loading ramps.
• Feed storage bins.
• Fence panels and farm gates.
• Poultry cages and feeders.
• Custom farm equipment requested by management.
C. Product Development
• Design new metal products for commercial sale.
• Improve existing products for durability and ease of use.
• Prepare prototypes and test them before production.
• Recommend cost-effective materials and production methods.
• Support the launch of new agricultural product lines.
D. Customer Welding Services
• Meet customers to understand their fabrication requirements.
• Prepare quotations in coordination with management.
• Manufacture custom metal products according to customer specifications.
• Perform on-site installation and repairs when required.
• Ensure all work is completed to a high standard and on time.
E. Workshop Operations
• Operate welding, cutting, grinding, drilling, bending, and fabrication equipment safely.
• Read and interpret technical drawings and measurements.
• Maintain workshop cleanliness and organization.
• Manage inventory of steel, welding rods, consumables, and tools.
• Report material shortages and equipment maintenance needs.
F. Quality & Safety
• Ensure all fabricated products meet quality standards.
• Follow welding and occupational safety procedures.
• Wear and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Inspect completed work before delivery or installation.
• Minimize material waste through efficient fabrication practices.
G. General Responsibilities
• Assist with farm improvement and infrastructure projects.
• Support other maintenance activities when required.
• Train junior staff or assistants in safe welding practices.
• Perform additional duties assigned by management.
Qualifications
• Technical certificate or diploma in Welding, Metal Fabrication, Mechanical Engineering, or a related trade.
• Minimum 3 years of welding and fabrication experience.
• Experience in agricultural or livestock equipment fabrication is preferred.
• Valid driving licence is an advantage.
Skills
• MIG, TIG, and Arc (Stick) welding.
• Metal cutting, bending, grinding, drilling, and fabrication.
• Ability to read technical drawings and fabricate from sketches.
• Strong measuring and layout skills.
• Problem-solving and mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.
• Customer service and communication skills.
• Creativity in designing practical agricultural equipment.
Languages
• Basic English (Required)
• Arabic is an advantage.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Number of fabrication projects completed on time.
• Quality and durability of fabricated products.
• Reduction in farm equipment downtime.
• Customer satisfaction with welding and fabrication services.
• Number of new marketable products developed.
• Material utilization and waste reduction.
• Workshop safety compliance.
• Revenue generated from custom fabrication services.
Personal Attributes
The ideal candidate should:
• Be skilled, reliable, and detail-oriented.
• Think creatively and continuously improve product designs.
• Take pride in producing durable, high-quality workmanship.
• Work safely and responsibly at all times.
• Be proactive in identifying maintenance needs before failures occur.
• Enjoy solving practical engineering challenges.
• Deliver excellent service to both internal teams and external customers.
Career Growth
This role offers opportunities to grow into a Workshop Supervisor, Manufacturing Manager, or Agricultural Equipment Product Development Manager as the business expands. Candidates who demonstrate innovation, leadership, and commercial success in developing products for the livestock market may also be considered for long-term profit-sharing or leadership opportunities.
Employment Type
Full-Time – 12 hrs/day – 30 days paid leave/yr, Food, accommodation and uniforms covered by the company
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Salary Range
Basic KD100/mo + bonus
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• 30 DAYS PAID LEAVE / YEAR
• ACCOMMODATION PROVIDED
• TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED
• FULL-TIME POSITION -12 hours per day.
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Location :Jahra , Kuwait
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