Boilermaker – Wellington (Western Cape) – Preference for local applicants

About the role

Engineering company in Wellington, Western Cape specializing in fabrication and engineering services to the agriculture, mining, wine, food and other sectors is seeking a trade‑tested Boilermaker. The role requires Matric/Grade 12 and at least six years of workshop fabrication and welding experience. You will read and interpret technical drawings, perform precision welding, and carry out maintenance and repair work on diverse projects.

Key responsibilities

• Interpret complex engineering drawings and technical specifications to layout patterns on raw metal sheets or structural steel.
• Operate industrial machinery such as guillotine shears, plasma cutters, band saws and oxy‑acetylene torches to cut steel plates and pipes to exact dimensions.
• Use rolling machines, section benders and hydraulic press brakes to form flat plates into cylindrical, conical or specialised curved elements.
• Align, clamp and tack‑weld components according to strict dimensional tolerances before final welding.
• Inspect components for warp, verify weld preparations and ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Required profile

• Trade‑tested Boilermaker with Matric/Grade 12 qualification.
• Minimum six years experience in workshop fabrication and welding.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting technical drawings and specifications.
• Strong knowledge of Arc welding and CO₂ (MIG) welding.

Required skills

• Arc welding
• CO₂ (MIG) welding
• Technical drawing interpretation
• Guillotine shear operation
• Plasma cutter operation
• Band saw operation
• Oxy‑acetylene torch operation
• Rolling machine operation
• Section bender operation
• Hydraulic press brake operation