Boilermaker

Kalagadi Manganese | View - Boilermaker; Hotazel; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A mining company in Hotazel is seeking an experienced Boilermaker to plan and execute fabrication and maintenance of plant equipment. The successful candidate will work with complex drawings, perform welding on mild and stainless steel, and execute both planned and unplanned maintenance. Ideal candidates will have an N3 Technical Certificate, a Boilermaker trade Test, and 5 years' experience in a mining environment, along with a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience as a Qualified Boilermaker in a mining environment.
• Extensive experience on working at the shaft.
• Valid Driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute fabrication and repairs to plant and equipment.
• Develop and fabricate from complex drawings.
• Weld mild steel and stainless steel work pieces.
• Perform daily equipment inspections.
• Execute planned and unplanned maintenance.

Skills

Welding skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

N3 Technical Certificate

Boilermaker trade Test issued by the MQA

Job description

The successful candidate will be responsible to plan and execute fabrication of and repairs to plant and equipment. The position will require working standby.

• Develop and fabricate from complex drawings, Mark off basic regular engineering shapes; Cut drill and punch, assemble, and mechanically join structural steel work.
• Cut materials using oxyacetylene cutting process (manual cutting); Cut materials using hand tools (cold chisel and tin snips)
• Grind steel by means of pedestal’/bench grinding machines and perform general grinding operations; Assemble and mechanically join sheet, plate, tube, pipe, and steel sections.
• Form and shape sheet metal using hand or power operated machines; Perform heat treatment processes on engineering metals.
• Prepare and secure work pieces for welding; Weld mild steel by means of Oxy-acetylene equipment; Weld work pieces in the stainless-steel material group, using the gas metal arc welding process in all positions.
• Remove material with the shields metal arc gouging process; Remove fabricated equipment in both the plant / mine & mobile machine by means of cutting or gouging.
• Install fabricated equipment in the plant / mine by means of welding, Repair equipment.
• Perform daily plant/equipment inspection.
• Perform weekly legal inspection per the Mine Health and Safety Act 29 of 1996.
• Execute planned and unplanned maintenance (by ensuring good workmanship)
• Ensure no harm to the environment and fellow
• N3 Technical Certificate
• Boilermaker trade Test issued by the MQA
• Valid Driver’s license
• 5 years’ experience as a Qualified Boilermaker in a mining environment
• Extensive experience on working at the shaft.
• Motivation, self-awareness, and self-management
• Ability to work under pressure
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Well- developed written and oral communication skills