Boilermaker Apprentice

Placements24; Mossel Bay; On-site; ZAR 56,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Apprenticeship training

Mentorship

Competitive wage

Trade qualification

Career prospects

Job summary

Placements24 in Mossel Bay offers a Boilermaker Apprenticeship focused on metal fabrication, welding, and the construction/maintenance of boilers, tanks, and pressure vessels. You will learn to read blueprints and join metal components using various welding techniques.

This program provides hands-on training under experienced boilermakers, with a strong emphasis on safety, quality workmanship, and pathways to a recognized trade qualification.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 (Matric) with Mathematics; Physical Science preferred.
• Interest in metalwork, fabrication, and welding.
• Good physical strength and manual dexterity.
• Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces.
• Commitment to safety protocols and quality workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Assist in cutting, shaping, and fitting metal plates and structures per specs.
• Learn and apply welding techniques (MMAW, MIG, TIG) under supervision.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and welding symbols.
• Participate in the assembly and installation of boilers and tanks.
• Maintain safety and quality at the Mossel Bay site.

Skills

Interest in metalwork

Manual dexterity

Safety mindset

Education

Grade 12 (Matric) with Mathematics

Job description

About the Role

Our client is offering an excellent opportunity for a Boilermaker Apprenticeship in Mossel Bay . This program is ideal for individuals interested in working with metal fabrication, welding, and the construction/maintenance of boilers, tanks, and pressure vessels. You will receive comprehensive training from skilled tradespeople, learning to interpret blueprints, cut, shape, and join metal components using various welding and fabrication techniques. This apprenticeship provides a solid foundation for a rewarding career in a skilled trade, contributing to major industrial projects and infrastructure development.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in cutting, shaping, and fitting metal plates and structures according to specifications.
• Learn and apply various welding techniques (e.g., MMAW, MIG, TIG) under supervision.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and welding symbols.
• Participate in the assembly and installation of metal fabrications, including boilers and tanks.
• Ensure all work is performed safely and meets quality standards at the Mossel Bay site.

Requirements

• Grade 12 (Matric) with Mathematics and ideally Physical Science.
• A keen interest in metalwork, fabrication, and welding.
• Good physical strength and manual dexterity.
• Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces when required.
• Commitment to safety protocols and quality workmanship in Mossel Bay .

Benefits

• Comprehensive apprenticeship training in boilermaking.
• Mentorship from experienced and certified boilermakers.
• Competitive apprentice wage.
• Opportunity to gain a recognized trade qualification.
• Career prospects in diverse industrial and construction sectors.