Underground Boilermaker

Fabricating from complex drawings and marking off basic regular engineering shapes. Cutting, drilling and punching, assembling and mechanically joining structural steel work.
- Assembling and mechanically joining sheets, plates, tubes, pipes and steel sections. Performing heat treatment processes on engineering metals.
- Maintaining belt conveyor components. Operating cranes, lifting and moving material and equipment by means of a forklift.
- Attending to call-outs with regards to breakdowns. Write technical reports. Conduct on-the-job coaching.
- Cost containment
- Engineering installations are constructed according to agreed standards, procedures and specifications
- Engineering equipment is maintained according to agreed standards and schedules
- Engineering equipment is repaired according to agreed standards and schedules
- Competent, positive and motivated team
- Compliance with standards, policies and procedures
- Stakeholder engagement
- Effective self-management and alignment with Barberton Mines values
- NQF 4 (National Senior Certificate or Grade 12 or Adult Senior Certificate) with English literacy or N2 in Engineering studies
- Completed formal Learnership programme prior to obtaining a Boilermaker artisan trade certificate as recognised by the MQA
- Minimum 3 years experience as a Boilermaker Artisan / Aide /Apprentice within a mining environment.
- Qualified with trade papers (section 13 or 26D)
- Be able to read Engineering drawings for manufacturing
- Shaft experience will be advantageous
- Valid Certificate of physical fitness
- Ability to read and write in English
- Ability to communicate with people on different levels
- Own Transport as position requires standby
- Drivers License