BOILERMAKER

JOB DESCRIPTION – BOILERMAKER

JOB PURPOSE

The Boilermaker is responsible for fabricating, assembling, installing, modifying, maintaining and repairing metal structures, equipment and components in accordance with engineering drawings, technical specifications and production requirements. The role involves cutting, shaping, bending, welding and assembling various types of steel and metal components while ensuring that all work meets the required quality standards, production deadlines and occupational health and safety requirements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNCTIONS, BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, blueprints and work instructions.
• Measure, mark out, cut, bend, shape and prepare steel plates, sections, pipes and other metal material
• Perform fabrication and welding activities in accordance with engineering specifications and approved welding procedures.
• Assemble, fit, align and secure fabricated metal components and structures.
• Manufacture, repair and modify steel components, brackets, frames, supports, pipework and other equipment as required.
• Operate welding equipment, cutting machinery, grinders, drills and other relevant power tools.
• Perform welding, grinding, drilling, cutting and finishing activities to the required standards.
• Inspect completed work to ensure dimensional accuracy, structural integrity and acceptable workmanship.
• Identify and rectify fabrication and welding defects.
• Assist with equipment maintenance, repairs and modifications when required.
• Ensure that all tools, machinery and equipment are properly maintained and safely operated.
• Complete relevant job cards, inspection checklists and production documentation.
• Work closely with engineers, fitters, supervisors and other production employees to ensure work is completed efficiently.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment.
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, quality requirements and occupational health and safety standards.
• Comply with all hot-work procedures and safety requirements when working with welding equipment, gas cylinders and other hazardous materials.
• Perform work at heights and in confined spaces where required, subject to the applicable safety procedures and authorisations.
• Perform any other reasonable duties and responsibilities associated with the position as instructed by management.

KEY COMPETENCIES AND REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints and technical specifications.
• Good knowledge of metal fabrication, welding and steel assembly techniques.
• Proficient in operating welding equipment, cutting machinery and relevant power tools.
• Knowledge of different welding processes and fabrication methods.
• Ability to measure, calculate, mark out and work accurately with different materials.
• Knowledge of metal properties, fabrication tolerances and quality standards.
• Understanding of workshop machinery, tools and equipment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Matric (Grade 12).
• Recognised Boilermaker Trade Qualification.
• Relevant practical experience in metal fabrication and welding.
• Ability to work with engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Knowledge of occupational health and safety requirements and safe workshop practices.