Boilermaker Plater - UTS

DATE OF DISTRIBUTION: 22.04.2025

CLOSING DATE: 30.04.2025

DEPARTMENT : Engineering

PURPOSE OF THE JOB: To safely develop, cut, fabricate/assemble, weld, and maintain metal components.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12/ STD 10 / NQF Level 4 is essential
• Recognised relevant Trade qualification (Section 13 or Section 26D with proof of training) is essential OR
• Proof of recognised completed apprenticeship contract (completed by means of effluxion of time)
• NTC 2 (relevant Trade Theory and specialised courses) is essential
• 3-5 years working experience as an artisan is essential
• A valid drivers licence and own transport is essential
• A Valid Red Ticket or medical fitness in order to obtain such a certificate

COMPETENCIES:

• Must be self-driven and highly motivated
• Must have the ability to maintain a high standard of work
• Must be willing to perform standby duties as and when required including stay-on

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES:

• Develop and fabricate from complex drawings, such as tanks, pipelines, frames, and structures
• Cut, drill and punch, assemble and mechanically join structural steel work
• Cut materials using the oxy-fuel gas cutting process (manual cutting) or hand tools (Cold Chisel and tin snips)
• Perform general maintenance on structures and equipment, such as conveyors, chutes, mills, flotation, pipelines, and tanks
• Work with and around hazardous substances, heights, and confined spaces
• Replace conveyor belting and components on conveyor belt installations
• Operate a forklift and telehandler will be advantageous.
• Perform legal inspections and record findings
• Manage and motivate a team and conduct on-the-job coaching

Internal applications must be accompanied by a line managers approval of your application.

Our people set us apart and make us a winning team we are excited to have someone new join our ranks