Boilermaker-Welder (Plant Shutdowns)

Strong welding and plate work for the structural steel fabrication workshop in Centurion, with real drawings and real tolerances. Expect to be trusted with real work from your first week.

Home base is a structural steel fabrication workshop on the Centurion side of Gauteng. You'll start with a short induction before working on your own.

• TIG weld stainless steel tanks and fittings with proper back-purging
• Weld carbon steel pipe in the 6G position using GTAW root and SMAW fill
• Follow the welding procedure specification for every joint you weld
• Keep a hot work permit open and a fire watch in place during shutdowns
• Grind and repair welds flagged by the QC inspector

• 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
• Boilermaker or welder trade test certificate, or current SAIW welder qualification
• You can read fabrication and isometric drawings without help
• Steady hands and good eyesight, with or without glasses
• Medical fitness certificate for industrial sites, or willing to get one

• Rigging or crane signalling certificate
• Orbital or automatic welding experience

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

• If you have worked shutdowns, name the type of plant, like refinery or sugar mill. It proves you know the site rules.
• Expect a practical welding test on the first day. Bring your own gloves and chipping hammer so you feel at home.