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Trade Tested Boilermaker

Trade Tested Boilermaker

Network ContractingJohannesburg, South Africa
19 hours ago
Job description

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 Drivers 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

Key Responsibilities :

  • 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.

    • Technical Competencies :

  • Skilled in MIG, TIG, and Arc Welding (CO ₂ 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

    • Personal Attributes :

  • 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

    • Remuneration :

    Market-related based on experience and MEIBC / company grading level

    (typically ranging from R140 R165 per hour for qualified artisans within heavy manufacturing)

    3 x Payslips will be required for us to work out your hourly rate in accordance to the MEIBC and also your years of experience in the field.

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