Boilermaker (Structural Steel Fabrication)

Strong welding and plate work for the pressure vessel manufacturer in Umlazi, with real drawings and real tolerances. If you turn up on time and finish what you start, you'll fit in quickly.

The site is in Umlazi; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. Overtime comes up in peak season and is paid.

• Follow the welding procedure specification for every joint you weld
• Roll and form plate for tanks, chutes and hoppers
• TIG weld stainless steel tanks and fittings with proper back-purging
• Prepare joints for radiographic and dye penetrant testing
• Cut and bevel plate with oxy-fuel, plasma and a bevelling machine

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

• Rigging or crane signalling certificate
• Experience on structural work to AWS D1.1
• Duplex or chrome-moly welding experience

• Coding renewals paid by the employer
• Leather welding PPE and auto-darkening helmet supplied
• Accommodation and meals paid on out-of-town shutdowns
• Shutdown bonus and site allowance for work away from home

• Expired codings are the number one reason welders are turned away at the gate. Check dates before you apply.
• List each coding separately with the standard, process, position and expiry date. "Coded welder" on its own tells a recruiter nothing.