Trainee Boilermaker

Placements24; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured apprenticeship

Hands-on experience

Starting salary

Safety equipment provided

Career progression

Job summary

Placements24, Vereeniging-based engineering and fabrication company, is offering a Trainee Boilermaker apprenticeship. You'll gain hands-on exposure to fabricating, assembling, and installing boilers, tanks, and large pressure vessels, with mentorship from experienced professionals in a demanding industrial setting.

This structured program focuses on metalwork, welding, and blueprint interpretation, with progression opportunities and a secure career path in heavy industry in Gauteng.

Qualifications

• Interest in metal fabrication and engineering trades.
• Good spatial awareness and precision in measurements.
• Physical strength and dexterity for workshop work.
• Willingness to learn complex technical skills and follow instructions.
• Commitment to a full apprenticeship in Vereeniging.

Responsibilities

• Assist in cutting, shaping, and assembling metal plates for boilers.
• Learn welding and riveting techniques relevant to boilermaking.
• Interpret drawings and blueprints to guide construction.
• Perform maintenance on boiler systems and related structures.
• Follow safety standards in all workshop activities.

Skills

Interest in metal fabrication

Spatial awareness

Manual dexterity

Willingness to learn

Commitment to apprenticeship

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading engineering and fabrication company in Vereeniging , is seeking dedicated individuals to train as Trainee Boilermakers . This apprenticeship offers a comprehensive understanding of fabricating, assembling, and installing boilers, tanks, and other large pressure vessels. You will gain practical skills in metalwork, welding, and blueprint interpretation under the guidance of experienced professionals in a demanding industrial setting. This is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to enter a skilled trade within the heavy industry sector in Gauteng .

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the cutting, shaping, and assembling of metal plates and sections for boilers and pressure vessels.
• Learn and practice various welding and riveting techniques relevant to boilermaking.
• Interpret technical drawings and blueprints to ensure accurate construction.
• Perform maintenance and repairs on existing boiler systems and related structures.
• Adhere to stringent safety standards and regulations in all workshop activities.

Requirements

• A strong interest in metal fabrication and engineering trades.
• Good spatial awareness and ability to work with precise measurements.
• Physical strength and dexterity for manual labor in a workshop environment.
• Willingness to learn complex technical skills and follow instructions closely.
• Commitment to a full apprenticeship program located in Vereeniging .

Benefits

• Structured apprenticeship leading to a recognized Boilermaker qualification.
• Hands-on experience with heavy industrial equipment and fabrication processes.
• Competitive starting salary with opportunities for progression.
• Provision of safety equipment and essential trade tools.
• Secure career path in a vital industrial sector.