Boilermaker: Fabrication & Pressure Vessel Expert

ESG Recruitment Limited; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

ESG Recruitment Limited is seeking a skilled Boilermaker to fabricate, assemble and repair boilers and pressure vessels in a Johannesburg area workshop. You will read blueprints, perform welding and alignment, and ensure safety and quality standards are met in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires a National Certificate in Boilermaking or equivalent, strong knowledge of welding, pressure systems, and basic electrical principles, and the ability to work both independently and within a team.

Qualifications

• National Certificate in Boilermaking or equivalent qualification.
• Excellent knowledge of welding, electrical equipment, and liquid pressure systems.
• Thorough understanding of boiler manufacturing, pressure vessels, and boiler components.
• Basic knowledge of electrical engineering principles.
• Good draughting and blueprint reading skills.
• Strong commitment to housekeeping, quality standards, and workplace safety.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Wear and maintain appropriate PPE at all times.
• Fabricate, assemble, install, and repair boilers, pressure vessels, tanks, and related structures.
• Perform welding, bolting, fitting, and alignment of pressure vessel components.
• Inspect boilers, tanks, vessels, valves, tubes, and fittings for defects and repair requirements.
• Install and maintain manholes, handholes, taps, valves, gauges, and associated components.
• Lay out, mark, cut, bend, and shape steel plates and heavy metal sections according to specifications and drawings.
• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and fabrication plans.
• Repair or replace defective pressure vessel parts and structural components.
• Shape, straighten, and align metal sections using specialized equipment and tools.
• Assemble large vessels and structures prior to installation to ensure correct fitment.
• Operate fabrication equipment such as welding machines, presses, rollers, drills, torches, and metalworking machinery.
• Assist with rigging and lifting operations when positioning heavy components.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship, quality control, and housekeeping.

Skills

Welding

Blueprint reading

Pressure systems knowledge

Electrical principles

Independent / teamwork

Education

Boilermaking qualification (National Certificate) or equivalent

Tools

Welding machines

Presses

Rollers

Drills

Torches

Metalworking machinery

Job description

ESG Recruitment Limited is seeking a skilled Boilermaker to fabricate, assemble and repair boilers and pressure vessels in a Johannesburg area workshop. You will read blueprints, perform welding and alignment, and ensure safety and quality standards are met in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires a National Certificate in Boilermaking or equivalent, strong knowledge of welding, pressure systems, and basic electrical principles, and the ability to work both independently and within a team.