Boilermaker: Structural Fabrication & Welds (Shift)

Morton Moore Financial Services; KwaMakhutha; On-site; ZAR 210,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Overtime allowance

Standby allowances

PPE

Ongoing training opportunities

Job summary

Our client, an established steel manufacturer based near Amanzimtoti, KwaZulu-Natal, is seeking an experienced Boilermaker to join its plant maintenance team. The role involves fabricating, repairing and installing steel structures, reading drawings and performing welds across carbon and wear‑resistant steels.

You will work with fitters during shutdowns, follow safety procedures and keep accurate maintenance records.

Qualifications

• Trade Tested / Red Seal Boilermaker.
• 3–5 years post-trade experience in industrial/manufacturing.
• Experience in steel, foundry or heavy engineering environments preferred.
• Welding and reading fabrication drawings required.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, repair and install steel structures, plate work, chutes, hoppers 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 SMAW, GMAW or 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 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.

Skills

Drawing interpretation

Welding

Marking-off & cutting

Reading drawings

Education

Red Seal / Trade Tested Boilermaker

Tools

SMAW

GMAW

FCAW

Job description

Our client, an established steel manufacturer based near Amanzimtoti, KwaZulu-Natal, is seeking an experienced Boilermaker to join its plant maintenance team. The role involves fabricating, repairing and installing steel structures, reading drawings and performing welds across carbon and wear‑resistant steels.

You will work with fitters during shutdowns, follow safety procedures and keep accurate maintenance records.