Engineering Artisan - Boilermaker (Shift)

Minopex; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A mining and engineering services company seeks a Boilermaker to diagnose and maintain machinery at their Postmasburg site. Candidates must have a Matric and valid trade qualifications along with at least 2 years’ experience in a DMS Plant environment. Responsibilities include performing inspections, managing maintenance activities, and ensuring equipment efficiency. This role requires strong skills in CO2 welding and time management, alongside adherence to safety regulations.

Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience as a Boilermaker in a DMS Plant environment.
• Able to work in confined spaces and at heights.
• Familiar with risk assessment procedures.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and perform trade related maintenance of equipment.
• Perform daily inspections and report defects.
• Consult with production teams on maintenance affecting production.

Skills

CO2 welding

Pipe work fabrication

Time management

English language proficiency

Education

Matric (Grade 12) or equivalent

Valid Section 13 Trade Test / Section 26(D) Certificate

Valid driver’s license code B, EB or C1

Job description

Introduction

This position will be based at our site in Postmasburg, Northern Cape.

Description

The purpose of this position is to diagnose and maintain machinery and equipment according to technical specification and sound engineering practice.

Qualification Level

• Matric (Grade 12) or an equivalent qualification registered at NQF Level 4
• Valid Section 13 Trade Test / Section 26(D) Certificate required
• Valid driver’s license code B, EB or C1
• Own transport to attend to call outs

Experience and Skills Requirements

• 2 years’ experience as a Boilermaker in a DMS Plant environment is required
• Able to do CO2 welding
• Able to fabricate pipe work of any size pipe
• General fabricating
• Must be able to work in confined spaces and to work at heights
• Must be familiar with risk assessment procedures and provide input
• Operating of Huckbolting machine will be an added advantage
• Operating of thread cutting machine will be an added advantage
• English language proficiency
• Time management skills

Duties and Responsibilities

• Investigate, diagnose and perform trade related maintenance and repair of equipment and machinery according to the maintenance requirements, standards and specifications
• Perform daily inspections in accordance with the Mine Health and Safety Act regulations, operational and Company standards to report all defects and breakdowns on equipment and machinery to the Supervisor
• Develop, modify, construct and install all types of trade related equipment required forthe safe operation of all engineering equipment
• Ensure that all installations and equipment are safe and in good working order after task completion
• Continuously monitor equipment failure and efficiency to improve trade specific equipment and systems
• Consult with production teams on maintenance activities that affects production
• Supports the achievement of equipment/ machine availability and production performance levels
• Ensure that maintenance related information is recorded and reported to the relevant planning office to support the planned maintenance /asset maintenance system