Metallurgical Plant Aide Boilermaker

AIDE: BOILERMAKER MET PLANT (GRADING B2)

Qualifying Criteria:

• Grade 10, 11, 12, or equivalent qualification
• Proficient in English and any other of the 11 official languages
• Previous experience as a Boilermaker Aide, Engineering Assistant or Artisan Aide will be advantageous.
• Previous experience within a metallurgical plant, mineral processing plant or mining environment will be advantageous.
• Basic knowledge of boilermaking, fabrication and mechanical maintenance activities.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of hand and power tools.
• Ability to follow instructions and work effectively under the supervision of a qualified Artisan.
• Physically fit and capable of performing manual work.
• Must be medically fit to work in a mining and metallurgical plant environment.
• Willing and able to work shifts, overtime, standby and during planned plant shutdowns when required.Medically fit to work in a mining and metallurgical plant environment.
• Clear Criminal Record
• South African Citizenship

Responsibilities:

• Assisting qualified Boilermakers with fabrication, maintenance, installation and repair activities.
• Assisting with the fabrication and repair of chutes, launders, hoppers, tanks, bins, guards, platforms and structural steelwork.
• Assisting with cutting, grinding, drilling, measuring, marking and preparation of materials.
• Preparing steel and other materials for welding and fabrication activities.
• Assisting with the removal and installation of damaged or worn plant components.
• Holding, positioning and securing materials and components during fabrication and installation.
• Assisting with basic welding and cutting activities where authorised and competent to do so.
• Assisting with the erection and dismantling of steel structures and plant components.
• Supporting Boilermakers during plant breakdowns, planned maintenance and shutdown activities.
• Cleaning and preparing work areas before and after maintenance activities.
• Ensuring tools, equipment and materials are correctly handled, cleaned and stored.
• Reporting damaged tools, equipment defects and unsafe conditions to the responsible Artisan or Supervisor.
• Maintaining high housekeeping standards within workshops and plant areas.
• Carrying out lawful and reasonable instructions provided by the Boilermaker or Supervisor.Always take instructions from the supervisor(s) responsible for the shift
• Adhere to company policies and procedures
• Adhere to MHSA standards & Gold1 Group’s safety motto: “Nothing is so important that it cannot be done safely.”