Welder/Fabricator

6 days ago

Witbank Mpumalanga, South Africa Humelela Full time

We are looking for a skilled Welder with strong experience in structural steel fabrication, installation, and repair specifically related to conveyor belt systems. The role involves working on conveyor structures, trestles, stringers, chutes, guards, frames, walkways, and support steel. The successful candidate must be able to work safely within a mining or heavy industrial environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform welding, cutting, grinding and fabrication of structural steel components on conveyor belt systems.
  • Repair and overhaul conveyor structures, frames, trestles, stringers, galleries, walkways, guards and supports.
  • Weld using processes such as GMAW (CO₂/MIG), SMAW (Arc/Stick) and, where applicable, TIG.
  • Install and align structural components during conveyor belt construction or refurbishment projects.
  • Read and interpret structural drawings, fabrication sketches and welding symbols.
  • Fabricate and install chutes, brackets, plates, guards and safety enclosures.
  • Assist in shutdown maintenance, conveyor upgrades and steelwork modifications.
  • Conduct inspection of welds and ensure conformity to quality standards and SANS codes.
  • Adhere to site safety standards, lock-out procedures and permit-to-work systems.
  • Work with fitters, riggers, boilermakers, electricians and C&I technicians during project execution.
  • Complete job cards, daily reports and QA documentation.

Minimum Requirements

  • Trade Test Certificate: Welding / Boilermaking / Fabrication.
  • 3–5 years experience in structural welding within mining or heavy industrial environments.
  • Strong experience on conveyor belt structural components.
  • Ability to read structural steel drawings, welding symbols and fabrication details.
  • Proficiency in MIG/CO₂, SMAW (Arc) and general steel fabrication.
  • Medically fit for mine work.
  • Valid driver's licence.

Advantageous

  • Experience in conveyor belt installations, refurbishments and plant steel modifications.
  • Knowledge of SANS structural steel standards and welding quality requirements.
  • Ability to perform basic rigging and alignment tasks.
  • Experience with corrosion protection, painting and steel preparation.

Job Type: Temporary

Contract length: 6 months

Work Location: In person

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