Trade Tested Boilermaker

SUMMARY:
Job Title: Boilermaker (Trade Tested)
Location:
South Africa in the East Rand
Employment Type:
Fixed-Term Contract
About the Role:
We are seeking a qualified Trade Tested Boilermaker with 3 to 6 years of post-trade experience within heavy manufacturing and engineering industries. The successful candidate will be responsible for the fabrication, assembly, installation, and maintenance of steel structures, pressure vessels, tanks, chutes, ducting, and plant equipment used in production, mining, and industrial environments.

POSITION INFO:
Minimum Requirements:

• Red Seal Trade Test: Boilermaker (Section 13 or 26D recognised by the Department of Higher Education & Training)
• Experience: 3 – 6 years post-trade in a heavy manufacturing, fabrication, or engineering environment
• Must be South African or a Perm Resident of South Africa
• Education: N3 or equivalent in Mechanical / Fabrication Engineering
• Valid Driver’s Licence and Own Transport advantageous
• Safety Training: Valid SHE, Confined Space, and Working at Heights certificates (advantageous)
• Must be fit to work
• Must be able to work shifts day or night Monday to Friday

• Interpret and work from engineering drawings, blueprints, and isometric layouts.
• Fabricate, assemble, and install steel components, structural supports, and pressure vessels.
• Conduct repairs, welding, and maintenance on mechanical and structural equipment.
• Perform cutting, bending, rolling, and fitting of steel plate, channel, and tubing.
• Inspect and test fabricated assemblies for accuracy and compliance with standards.
• Maintain plant and workshop equipment in accordance with planned maintenance schedules.
• Work closely with welders, fitters, and mechanical teams to ensure timely project completion.
• Comply with all safety, health, and environmental standards within the workshop and plant.
• Support shutdown and project work as required within the plant or external client sites.

• Skilled in MIG, TIG, and Arc Welding (CO₂ and Stick)
• Proficient in platework, pipework, and structural fabrication
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and fabrication schematics
• Knowledge of material properties, tolerances, and welding procedures
• Familiarity with plant maintenance, conveyor systems, tanks, silos, pressure vessels, etc.
• Basic knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics (advantageous)
• Strong problem-solving and fault-finding abilities

• Reliable, disciplined, and safety-conscious
• Team-oriented with strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to work independently and under pressure
• Attention to detail and high-quality workmanship
• Physically fit and capable of working in confined spaces or at heights