Boilermaker-Welder (Plant Shutdowns) – Experienced

Strong welding and plate work for the pressure vessel manufacturer in Brackenfell, with real drawings and real tolerances. It's a practical job: you'll see what you got done before you go home.

You'll be based at a pressure vessel manufacturer in Brackenfell. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps. Weekend work is on a roster, so you won't be on every weekend.

• 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
• Read fabrication drawings and cutting lists before you mark out plate
• Set up MIG and flux-cored machines for long production runs
• TIG weld stainless steel tanks and fittings with proper back-purging
• Cut and bevel plate with oxy-fuel, plasma and a bevelling machine

• 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
• At least 2 years of production or site welding after qualifying
• You can read fabrication and isometric drawings without help
• Boilermaker or welder trade test certificate, or current SAIW welder qualification

• Experience on structural work to AWS D1.1
• Rigging or crane signalling certificate

• Coding renewals paid by the employer
• Accommodation and meals paid on out-of-town shutdowns
• Leather welding PPE and auto-darkening helmet supplied
• 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.