Boilermaker

Duties include but limited to:

 Conduct fabrication planned maintenance, i.e., inspect and repair non-load bearing steelworks (guards, covers, etc).

 Conduct fabrication, cutting and grinding, i.e., cut, frill, punch, assemble and mechanically join structural steel work etc.

 Fabrication duties – develop and fabricate from complex drawings (pipes, cones etc) and manifolds; mark off basic regular engineering shapes; assemble and mechanically join sheet, plate, tube, pipe, and steel sections etc.

 Form and shape sheet, plate, pipe, and structural sections using power machinery/hand or power tools.

 Manufacture off set pipes, templates/jigs, direct inline and side loader conveyor feeder chutes.

 Welding duties i.e., prepare steel and ferrous metals for welding; weld work pieces with a variety of welding methods in all positions; braze metals using the oxy-fuel brazing process and silver solder metals buy means of oxy-acetylene equipment.

 Conduct mechanical installations i.e., installation of prefabricated work pieces steelwork, flooring, piping etc), install mentis and GRP grating and kick plates etc.

 Store equipment in accordance with standing instructions and good housekeeping practices.

 To obtain safety permits as and when required.

 Assist in the compilation of work procedure and risk assessments.

 Conduct on-the-job training of engineering learners.

 Lift and move material and equipment by means of operated lifting equipment.

Minimum Expertise & Experience Required:

 Trade Certificate in Boilermaker/Plater.

 Relevant experience in a mining / chemical environment will be an added advantage.

 Knowledge of welding principles and the use of welding definitions and symbols.

 Knowledge of the principles of fabrication and pipe fitting.

 Knowledge of mark off equipment and routine shapes.

 Working knowledge of mechanical equipment used in the plant.

 Knowledge and understanding of plant equipment and processes.

 Knowledge pertaining to lock out and isolation procedures.

 Ability to draw, read, interpret, and produces basic engineering drawings (i.e., structural and fabrication).

 Good communication skills with the ability to read and write in English.

 Must be medically fit

To apply, please send a comprehensive CV to