Boilermaker-Welder (Plant Shutdowns)

You'll cut, fit and weld steel to drawing in a busy trailer and truck body builder in Springs. If you turn up on time and finish what you start, you'll fit in quickly.

Home base is a trailer and truck body builder on the Springs side of Gauteng. You'll start with a short induction before working on your own.

• Weld carbon steel pipe in the 6G position using GTAW root and SMAW fill
• Grind and repair welds flagged by the QC inspector
• Follow the welding procedure specification for every joint you weld
• Set up MIG and flux-cored machines for long production runs
• Read fabrication drawings and cutting lists before you mark out plate
• Keep a hot work permit open and a fire watch in place during shutdowns
• Fit up beams, columns and bracing with the correct gaps and alignment

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

• SAIW welding inspector course, even at Level 1
• Orbital or automatic welding experience

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

• Expect a practical welding test on the first day. Bring your own gloves and chipping hammer so you feel at home.
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