Boilermaker (Structural Steel Fabrication)

Strong welding and plate work for the structural steel fabrication workshop in Durban Central, with real drawings and real tolerances. You don't need to be the loudest person in the room, just the one others can count on.

This post is in Durban Central (KwaZulu-Natal). Please only apply if you can travel there daily. There's a probation period of three months before the contract is confirmed.

• Prepare joints for radiographic and dye penetrant testing
• Keep a hot work permit open and a fire watch in place during shutdowns
• Sign off your weld map and traceability sheets for each spool
• Weld carbon steel pipe in the 6G position using GTAW root and SMAW fill
• Set up MIG and flux-cored machines for long production runs
• Follow the welding procedure specification for every joint you weld

• Medical fitness certificate for industrial sites, or willing to get one
• You can read fabrication and isometric drawings without help
• Steady hands and good eyesight, with or without glasses
• Boilermaker or welder trade test certificate, or current SAIW welder qualification
• At least 2 years of production or site welding after qualifying

• Rigging or crane signalling certificate
• Duplex or chrome-moly welding experience

• Coding renewals paid by the employer
• Accommodation and meals paid on out-of-town shutdowns
• Shutdown bonus and site allowance for work away from home

• List each coding separately with the standard, process, position and expiry date. "Coded welder" on its own tells a recruiter nothing.
• Expect a practical welding test on the first day. Bring your own gloves and chipping hammer so you feel at home.