Qualified Boilermaker

SA Metal; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the steel industry is seeking a Qualified Boilermaker to join their team in Cape Town. The role involves supporting the Boilershop Department through manufacturing, maintenance, and attending to machine breakdowns. Ideal candidates will have at least 5-8 years of experience, be able to work independently and as part of a team, and possess a solid understanding of health and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-8 years working experience in boilermaking.
• Must have valid unendorsed license and own transport.
• Experience in a steel environment considered an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for manufacture, fabrication, and assembly of work.
• Perform daily maintenance and inspections of machinery.
• Attend to breakdowns and maintain housekeeping standards.

Skills

Ability to read drawings

Teamwork

Independent work

Knowledge of Health & Safety Rules

Physical fitness and mobility

Education

Qualified Boilermaker

Tools

Automated Maintenance systems

Various hand and workshop tools

Job description

The Group has a Qualified Boilermaker position available at SA Steelworks. The successful candidate will provide support to the Boilershop Department and will be situated at our Branch in the Airport Industria, Cape Town. The successful candidates will report to the Boilershop Manager .

POSITION REQUIREMENTS :

• Must be a qualified boilermaker with minimum 5 - 8 years working experience
• Must have own transport and a valid unendorsed license
• Must be able to work overtime, public holidays and weekends if required
• Must be available for callouts when needed
• Must be available for December and Easter shutdowns
• Previous working experience in a steel environment (Meltshop)will be an advantage
• Must have extensive knowledge of structural steel with the ability to read drawings and build equipment with minimum supervision
• Must be able to work well within a team environment
• Must be able to work independently when required
• Ability to work under challenging conditions
• Must have basic knowledge of Health & Safety Rules
• Knowledge of various hand and workshop tools is an advantage
• Must not have a fear of heights or confined spaces
• Must have experience with Automated Maintenance systems
• Must have good fitness levels and mobility

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Responsible for manufacture / fabrication / assembly and or erection of work
• Responsible for day to day maintenance of machinery in and around the plant
• Responsible for attending to breakdowns of machinery in and around the plant
• Will perform daily inspection of the plant (RCM : Reliable Centralized Maintenance system)
• General housekeeping in and around the boilermaker workshop