Job PurposeResponsible for carrying out welding, fabrication, modification, installation and repair activities for plant equipment, process piping, utility lines and structural components in compliance with cGMP, EHS and engineering standards.

- Key ResponsibilitiesPerform TIG/ARC/MIG welding as required for plant maintenance and fabrication activities.
- Carry out welding and fabrication of SS/MS/CS piping, structures, supports and equipment.
- Execute maintenance and modification work on process piping and utility systems.
- Handle fabrication and welding of pipelines for:
- Steam
- Condensate
- Chilled water
- Cooling water
- Compressed air
- Nitrogen
- Vacuum
- Solvents and other utility/process services
- Carry out welding work on reactors, vessels, storage tanks, scrubbers, receivers and associated piping, as permitted by plant procedures.
- Perform breakdown and preventive maintenance welding/fabrication work.
- Read and understand fabrication drawings, piping layouts and basic engineering drawings.
- Ensure proper joint preparation, alignment, welding sequence and finishing.
- Perform welding work while maintaining required quality standards for pharmaceutical manufacturing areas.
- Support engineering teams during equipment installation, modification and shutdown activities.
- Conduct leak testing / visual inspection of welded joints as per applicable procedures.
- Maintain welding machines, gas cutting equipment, tools and accessories.
- Follow approved WPS/PQR and welding procedures, wherever applicable.




- Maintain proper housekeeping and ensure secure working conditions.
- Follow Permit-to-Work, Hot Work Permit, LOTO, PPE and EHS requirements.
- Ensure work is carried out without compromising GMP and product-contamination-control requirements.
- Maintain maintenance records and relevant documentation.

API Plant Exposure PreferredCandidates with experience in API/intermediate manufacturing plants should preferably have exposure to:

- Reactors
- Centrifuges
- Filter dryers
- ANFD
- Agitated vessels
- Scrubbers
- Solvent recovery systems
- Vacuum systems
- Utility piping
- Steam and condensate lines
- Nitrogen systems
- Cooling/chilled water systems
- SS/CS/Alloy piping and fabrication
- QualificationITI – Welder preferred.
- ITI in Fabrication/Fitter with strong welding experience may also be considered.
- Relevant certification in welding will be an advantage.

Experience3–8 years of relevant experience in:

- API pharmaceutical manufacturing
- Chemical manufacturing
- Specialty chemicals
- Bulk drugs/intermediates
- Process industries
- Key SkillsTIG welding – particularly SS piping
- ARC welding
- Gas cutting
- Pipe welding and fabrication
- Equipment modification
- Piping support fabrication
- Drawing interpretation
- Preventive/breakdown maintenance
- Hot work safety
- GMP & EHS compliance

Critical CompetenciesTechnical: Welding & fabrication, piping, equipment maintenance

Safety: Hot work, fire safety, PPE, permit systems

Quality: GMP, welding quality and documentation

📌 Welder Fabrication (Ankleshwar)
🏢 Cadila Pharmaceuticals
📍 Ankleshwar