Boilermaker: Heavy Fabrication & Welding Specialist

Copper Quail; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Copper Quail in Johannesburg, South Africa, seeks a skilled Boilermaker to fabricate, weld, repair and install structural components used in mining and heavy engineering environments.

The role requires reading fabrication drawings, performing welding and fitting to standards, and supporting site shutdowns and maintenance with a focus on safety and quality. Candidates should have a recognised Boilermaker trade qualification and relevant on-site experience; medical fitness is required.

Qualifications

• Recognised Boilermaker trade qualification or equivalent proven heavy-fabrication experience.
• Experience in mining, heavy engineering, construction or industrial maintenance.
• Ability to read fabrication drawings and work safely on site.
• Medical fitness for operational work.

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 drawings

Safety awareness

Education

Boilermaker trade qualification

Job description

Copper Quail in Johannesburg, South Africa, seeks a skilled Boilermaker to fabricate, weld, repair and install structural components used in mining and heavy engineering environments.

The role requires reading fabrication drawings, performing welding and fitting to standards, and supporting site shutdowns and maintenance with a focus on safety and quality. Candidates should have a recognised Boilermaker trade qualification and relevant on-site experience; medical fitness is required.