Apprentice Boilermaker

Placements24; Richards Bay; On-site; ZAR 78,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid apprenticeship program

On-the-job training

Recognized trade qualification

Exposure to heavy industrial projects

Secure career path

Job summary

Placements24 in Richards Bay is seeking an apprentice boilermaker to learn fabricating, assembling, and installing boilers, tanks and other large metal structures. You will work under experienced boilermakers, gaining hands-on experience while following safety protocols.

The role requires strong work ethic, willingness to learn, good physical fitness, and the ability to work at heights and in confined spaces.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn boilermaking.
• Good physical strength and manual dexterity.
• Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces.
• Basic understanding of mathematics and measurement.
• Commitment to workplace safety and following instructions.
• Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Assist in fabrication and assembly of boilers, tanks, and pressure vessels.
• Learn and operate tools and machinery used in boilermaking.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
• Perform cutting, shaping, and fitting of metal materials.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and industry standards.
• Maintain tools and equipment in good working order.

Skills

Strong interest

Physical strength

Manual dexterity

Height & spaces access

Safety commitment

Reliability & punctuality

Tools

Welders

Cutters

Grinders

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a motivated and physically capable individual to join as an Apprentice Boilermaker in Richards Bay . This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to enter a skilled trade and build a long-term career. You will learn the essential skills of fabricating, assembling, and installing boilers, tanks, pressure vessels, and other large metal structures. Working under the guidance of experienced boilermakers, you will gain hands-on experience with various tools and machinery, adhering strictly to safety protocols. This role requires dedication, a strong work ethic, and the ability to learn quickly in a practical, hands-on environment. You will be an integral part of a team contributing to vital industrial infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the fabrication and assembly of metal components for boilers, tanks, and pressure vessels.
• Learn and operate tools and machinery used in boilermaking, such as welders, cutters, and grinders.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
• Perform cutting, shaping, and fitting of metal materials.
• Ensure all work complies with safety regulations and industry standards.
• Maintain tools and equipment in good working order.

Requirements

• A strong interest in a skilled trade and a willingness to learn boilermaking.
• Good physical strength and manual dexterity.
• Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces as required.
• Basic understanding of mathematics and measurement.
• Commitment to workplace safety and following instructions precisely.
• Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic.

Benefits

• Paid apprenticeship program with competitive wages.
• Comprehensive on-the-job training from experienced trade professionals.
• Opportunity to earn a recognized trade qualification.
• Exposure to heavy industrial environments and complex projects.
• Secure career path within a growing industry.