Boilermaker-Welder (Plant Shutdowns)

Strong welding and plate work for the pressure vessel manufacturer in Epping, with real drawings and real tolerances. If you learn fast and don't mind being shown things twice, you'll settle in within a few weeks.

This post is in Epping (Western Cape). Please only apply if you can travel there daily.

• Cut and bevel plate with oxy-fuel, plasma and a bevelling machine
• Weld carbon steel pipe in the 6G position using GTAW root and SMAW fill
• TIG weld stainless steel tanks and fittings with proper back-purging
• Set up MIG and flux-cored machines for long production runs
• Roll and form plate for tanks, chutes and hoppers
• Keep a hot work permit open and a fire watch in place during shutdowns

• 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
• Steady hands and good eyesight, with or without glasses
• Boilermaker or welder trade test certificate, or current SAIW welder qualification

• Rigging or crane signalling certificate
• Duplex or chrome-moly welding experience
• Orbital or automatic 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.
• If you have worked shutdowns, name the type of plant, like refinery or sugar mill. It proves you know the site rules.