Boilermaker {New Plant}

Morton Moore Pty Ltd; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Overtime and standby allowances

PPE provided

Job summary

Morton Moore is recruiting on behalf of our client, an established steel manufacturer in Amanzimtoti, KwaZulu-Natal, for an experienced Boilermaker to join the new plant maintenance team.

You will fabricate, repair and maintain steel structures, interpret drawings and weld with SMAW, GMAW or FCAW in a heavy industrial setting. Shift work, standby and overtime may be required; a trade-tested Boilermaker with 3–5 years’ post-trade experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Trade-tested / Red Seal Boilermaker certification required.
• 3–5 years post-trade experience in industrial/manufacturing settings.
• Experience with steel, foundry or heavy engineering environments preferred.
• Ability to read fabrication drawings and welding symbols.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, repair and install steel structures, plate work and platforms.
• Carry out planned and breakdown repairs on plant equipment.
• Weld using SMAW, GMAW, FCAW on carbon and wear‑resistant steels.
• Inspect welds and read drawings and isometrics.
• Follow safety procedures, hot work permits and PPE rules.
• Complete job cards and maintenance records accurately.

Skills

Welding

Reading drawings

Marking off

Fabrication

Heavy industry experience

Education

Trade Tested / Red Seal Boilermaker

Tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Our client, an established steel manufacturing company based in Amanzimtoti, KwaZulu-Natal, is looking for an experienced Boilermaker to join its new plant maintenance team. The role involves fabricating, repairing and maintaining steel structures and plant components in a heavy industrial setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Fabricate, repair and install steel structures, plate work, chutes, hoppers, ducting and platforms.
• Carry out planned and breakdown repairs on plant equipment and structures.
• Mark off, cut, roll, bend and form plate and structural steel to specification.
• Weld using a range of processes (e.g. SMAW, GMAW, FCAW) on carbon and wear-resistant steels.
• Repair and hard-face worn components such as liners, rollers and chutes.
• Read and interpret fabrication drawings, isometrics and welding symbols.
• Operate cutting and forming equipment, including gas cutting, plasma, rolling machines and presses.
• Inspect welds and fabrications for quality and accuracy.
• Follow hot work permits, confined space, working at heights and PPE procedures.
• Complete job cards and maintenance records accurately.
• Work with fitters and other trades during shutdowns and major repairs.
• Be available for shift work, standby and emergency call‑outs.

Requirements

• Trade Tested / Red Seal Boilermaker.
• Minimum 3–5 years' post-trade experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Experience in steel, foundry, heavy engineering or a similar heavy industrial environment is strongly preferred.
• Coded welding certification is advantageous.
• Strong drawing interpretation and marking-off skills.
• Working at heights and confined space certification is advantageous.
• Good understanding of the OHS Act and hot work safety practices.
• Willingness to work shifts, overtime, standby and weekends.
• Valid driver's licence, clear criminal record and ability to pass a medical assessment.

Benefits Our client offers a market-related salary, depending on qualifications and experience, along with medical aid, a provident fund, overtime and standby allowances, PPE and ongoing training opportunities.

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