Boilermaker Plater: Mine Fabrication & Weld Expert

Zimplats; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Zimplats in Rustenburg is seeking a skilled Boilermaker to safely develop, cut, fabricate/assemble, weld and maintain metal components on site within our mining operation.

You will hold a recognised trade qualification, have at least 3 years of boilermaker experience, and be proficient with fabrication, welding symbols, and health and safety standards. The role requires hands-on work with steel structures, cutting, grinding, and reporting on safety.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 with Mathematics and Physical Science or NQF 4 equivalent is essential.
• Recognised relevant Trade Qualification (Boilermaker) is essential.
• 3 years of Boilermaker experience in mining environment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develops and fabricates from complex drawings.
• Marks off basic regular engineering shapes.
• Cuts, drills and punches, assembles and mechanically joins structural steel work.
• Cuts material using the oxy – fuel gas cutting process (manual cutting) or hand tools.
• Performs general grinding operations by pedestal/bench grinding machines.
• Assembles and mechanically joins sheets, plates, tubes and steel sections.
• Forms and shapes sheets, plates, pipes and structural sections using power machinery.
• Welds workpieces with a variety of welding methods in all positions.
• Tests the physical properties of engineering metals.
• Lifts and moves material and equipment by forklift.

Skills

Safety knowledge

Fabrication

Welding

Materials testing

Customer service awareness

Education

Grade 12 with Mathematics & Physical Science OR NQF4

Trade qualification (Boilermaker)

Tools

Oxy-fuel cutting

Pedestal grinder

Power tools

Job description

Zimplats in Rustenburg is seeking a skilled Boilermaker to safely develop, cut, fabricate/assemble, weld and maintain metal components on site within our mining operation.

You will hold a recognised trade qualification, have at least 3 years of boilermaker experience, and be proficient with fabrication, welding symbols, and health and safety standards. The role requires hands-on work with steel structures, cutting, grinding, and reporting on safety.