Boilermaker

Copper Quail; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Copper Quail in South Africa is seeking a Boilermaker to fabricate, weld, repair and install structural and equipment components used in mining and heavy engineering environments.

You will read fabrication drawings, perform welds, carry out site repairs, and support shutdowns while maintaining strict safety standards.

Qualifications

• Recognised Boilermaker trade qualification or equivalent heavy‑fabrication experience.
• Experience in mining, heavy engineering, construction or industrial maintenance.
• Strong welding and fabrication capability.
• Ability to read fabrication drawings and work safely on site.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, assemble and repair steel structures, brackets, guards, chutes, frames and equipment components.
• Perform welding, cutting, grinding and fitting work to approved standards.
• Carry out site repairs and modifications on heavy equipment and project infrastructure.
• Read and interpret fabrication drawings and measurements.
• Inspect completed work for quality, dimensions and weld integrity.
• Support shutdowns, breakdown repairs and planned maintenance activities.
• Maintain safe control of hot-work activities and associated risks.
• Record repair and fabrication work completed.

Skills

Welding

Fabrication

Reading fabrication drawings

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Boilermaker trade qualification

Job description

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Boilermaker will perform fabrication, welding, repair and installation work on structural and equipment components used in mining and heavy engineering environments.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Fabricate, assemble and repair steel structures, brackets, guards, chutes, frames and equipment components.
• Perform welding, cutting, grinding and fitting work to approved standards.
• Carry out site repairs and modifications on heavy equipment and project infrastructure.
• Read and interpret fabrication drawings and measurements.
• Inspect completed work for quality, dimensions and weld integrity.
• Support shutdowns, breakdown repairs and planned maintenance activities.
• Maintain safe control of hot-work activities and associated risks.
• Record repair and fabrication work completed.

EXPERIENCE & REQUIREMENTS

• Recognised Boilermaker trade qualification or equivalent proven heavy‑fabrication experience.
• Relevant experience in mining, heavy engineering, construction or industrial maintenance.
• Strong welding and fabrication capability.
• Ability to read fabrication drawings and work safely in site environments.
• Medical fitness for operational work.

ADVANTAGEOUS

• Mining / drilling-equipment repair exposure.
• Underground or shutdown‑maintenance experience.
• Additional welding certifications.
• Experience fabricating heavy equipment structures and guards.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Strong safety awareness and commitment to operating standards.
• Practical problem-solving and sound judgement in operational environments.
• Clear communication and effective collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong planning, organisation, accountability and attention to detail.