Boilermaker-Welder (Plant Shutdowns) – Experienced

You'll cut, fit and weld steel to drawing in a busy pressure vessel manufacturer in Benoni. It's a practical job: you'll see what you got done before you go home.

You'll report in Benoni. Relocation is not covered for this one.

• Roll and form plate for tanks, chutes and hoppers
• Prepare joints for radiographic and dye penetrant testing
• Fit up beams, columns and bracing with the correct gaps and alignment
• 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
• Grind and repair welds flagged by the QC inspector
• Follow the welding procedure specification for every joint you weld

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

• SAIW welding inspector course, even at Level 1
• Experience on structural work to AWS D1.1

• 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

• Expect a practical welding test on the first day. Bring your own gloves and chipping hammer so you feel at home.
• Expired codings are the number one reason welders are turned away at the gate. Check dates before you apply.