Boilermaker/welder

Job Purposes:
To perform first line maintenance on reticulation systems and plant structures to ensure plant / operations performance is maintained within normal operating parameters.

Job Objectives:

- 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.

Qualification & Experience
- 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.
- Practical, problem-solving skills
- Hand-eye coordination skill.
- Must be medically fit

Knowledge & Skills
- Good communication skills both written and verbal
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Prepared to work overtime when required
- Ability to multi-task and manage a demanding workload in a pressurized environment
- Ability to effectively communicate with people on all levels
- Be self-motivated and results driven
- Planning, decision making and analytical skills
- Be assertive and have a mature approach
- Be able to work both independently and in a team
- Good time management skills
- Logical and detail orientated methodologies
- Commitment to a strong business ethic and integrity
- Time management and organizational skills
- Excellent standards in execution

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Cape Town, Western Cape: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- High School (matric) (preferred)