Boilermaker (Marble Hall)

Job Description

Afrimat is seeking an experienced and skilled Boilermaker to join their team in Marble Hall. This full-time role requires a self-motivated individual who can work independently and as part of a team to perform essential maintenance and fabrication tasks on plant and equipment. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting routine inspections, attending to breakdowns, and ensuring all work meets the company's high standards for safety and quality.

Requirements

• Matric (Grade 12).
• N3 relevant to Trade.
• Red Seal Trade Test Certificate (Boilermaker).
• Valid RSA driver’s license.
• Experience in Boiler making with various disciplines is advantageous such as fitting and electrical.
• Must have good interpersonal skills.
• Must have good leadership qualities.
• Be able to work under pressure, independently and in a team.
• Must be plant maintenance and fabrication orientated with at least five (5) years’ experience.
• Knowledge of Maintenance Management Methods.
• Experience in mining and/or heavy machinery and facilities involving complex production processes.
• Medically fit in terms of the Mine Health & Safety Act.

Responsibilities

• Conduct route inspections in assigned areas of responsibility to identify defects and generate work orders for the repair work to be scheduled.
• Works closely with the maintenance supervisor by providing necessary information to improve work practices and procedures.
• Fabrication of plate-work for replacement, repairs or modification of existing equipment.
• Construction and erection of approved new installations in the plant.
• Attend breakdowns, investigates root causes of failures and records feedback for the planner to capture them for continuous improvement in systems and procedures.
• Conducts regular maintenance on plants and equipment according to the maintenance plan.
• Participate in major breakdowns and planned shutdowns performing delegated repairs and other tasks for extended periods of overtime.
• Does standby duties on back-shift, public holidays and weekends on a rotational basis with other artisans.
• Maintains good housekeeping standards by keeping the working area neat and tidy.
• Maintains safe working conditions and always follows safe-working practices, ensuring all those around him do the same.
• Participates in safety and environmental improvement programs including near-miss reporting and submitting suggestions for improvement.
• Proposes modifications to equipment for better performance or safety improvements to the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Performs any other reasonable tasks when requested by Engineering Supervisor.