Boilermaker/Welder

BOILERMAKER – CRUSHING & SCREENING MAINTENANCE

An EME based in Pretoria East, Waltloo is seeking an experienced Boilermaker to join its team.

Minimum Requirements

• Recognised Boilermaker Trade Certificate.
• Minimum 10 years' post-trade experience in heavy mining, processing, crushing, and screening plant maintenance.
• Proven experience in:
• Structural steel fabrication, installation, repair, and maintenance.
• Maintenance and refurbishment of vibratory screens.
• Fabrication and repair of crusher components and supporting structures.
• Relining and maintenance support for 7ft, 84-inch Allis Chalmers, and TC84XR Weir Minerals cone crushers.
• Fabrication, modification, and repair of crusher chutes, hoppers, liners, platforms, and structural components.
• Replacement and installation of wear plates, liners, screens, and associated steelwork.
• Welding and fabrication on heavy-duty mining equipment.
• Shutdown maintenance and breakdown repairs in crushing and screening plants.
• Working from engineering drawings, fabrication drawings, and site measurements.
• Use of oxy-acetylene, plasma cutting, arc welding, and other fabrication equipment.

Competencies

• Sound knowledge of boilermaking, welding, structural fabrication, wear protection, crusher and vibratory screen maintenance, and heavy mining equipment.
• Experience with fabrication and installation of crusher liners, screen components, chutes, hoppers, guards, platforms, handrails, and structural steelwork.
• Thorough understanding of Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA) requirements, permit-to-work systems, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, risk assessments, and safe work practices.
• Ability to work safely and efficiently during planned maintenance shutdowns and breakdowns.
• Ability to interpret engineering and fabrication drawings and perform accurate measurements and fit-ups.
• Knowledge of welding procedures, weld preparation, joint fit-up, and visual inspection of welds.
• Ability to work effectively with mechanical fitters, welders, supervisors, and other maintenance personnel.
• Excellent teamwork, communication, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
• Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel to project sites when required.

Supporting Documents Required

• Updated CV.
• Certified Boilermaker Trade Certificate and supporting qualifications/certificates (certified within the last 3 months).
• Current payslip or expected salary.

Please note: Applications submitted without the required supporting documents will not be considered.

Please send your CV together with recently certified supporting documents to:

engineering2@continam.co.za

Work Location: In person