Boilermaker (Structural Steel Fabrication) - Experienced

Strong welding and plate work for the petrochemical shutdown contractor in Epping, with real drawings and real tolerances. If you learn fast and don't mind being shown things twice, you'll settle in within a few weeks.

Home base is a petrochemical shutdown contractor on the Epping side of Western Cape.

What you'll actually do

• Follow the welding procedure specification for every joint you weld
• Read fabrication drawings and cutting lists before you mark out plate
• Prepare joints for radiographic and dye penetrant testing
• Cut and bevel plate with oxy-fuel, plasma and a bevelling machine
• Sign off your weld map and traceability sheets for each spool

Must-haves

• Medical fitness certificate for industrial sites, or willing to get one
• You can read fabrication and isometric drawings without help
• Valid welder coding to ISO 9606-1 or ASME IX in the processes the job needs
• At least 2 years of production or site welding after qualifying
• Willing to work shutdowns, long shifts and weekends when the plant is down
• Boilermaker or welder trade test certificate, or current SAIW welder qualification

Nice if you have

• Orbital or automatic welding experience
• Experience on structural work to AWS D1.1
• Rigging or crane signalling certificate

On offer

• Leather welding PPE and auto-darkening helmet supplied
• Coding renewals paid by the employer
• Shutdown bonus and site allowance for work away from home

How to apply for this job

1. Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
2. Keep copies of these ready to send: your ID document or smart ID card copy, current welder coding certificates (check the dates) plus trade test certificate or SAIW qualification.
3. Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
4. Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 7 working days.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around Epping.

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Tips to get shortlisted

• If you have worked shutdowns, name the type of plant, like refinery or sugar mill. It proves you know the site rules.
• Expired codings are the number one reason welders are turned away at the gate. Check dates before you apply.