Artisan Boilermaker

About the role

The Artisan Boilermaker will work in a controlled workshop environment to fabricate, maintain and repair metal structures and mining equipment components. This role supports efficient plant operations by delivering high‑quality mechanical fabrication on time.

Key responsibilities

• Perform cutting, bending and welding of metal components according to engineering drawings.
• Manufacture and repair items such as chutes, hoppers, brackets, guards, pipes and structural frames used across the mine site.
• Operate workshop tools and machinery, including cutting torches, grinders, welding machines, guillotines and hydraulic presses.
• Read and interpret fabrication drawings to ensure accurate and safe construction.
• Maintain quality workmanship, dimensional tolerances and material specifications.
• Keep the workshop clean, safe and organized.
• Collaborate with maintenance teams to minimise plant downtime.
• Complete job cards, fabrication logs and material usage records.
• Follow all health, safety and environmental policies.

Required profile

• Craft or Advanced Certificate in Boilermaking or Metal Fabrication.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a workshop setting, preferably in mining or heavy industry.
• Proficiency in MIG, TIG and Arc welding processes.
• Ability to read and interpret technical and fabrication drawings.
• Strong knowledge of workshop safety protocols.

Required skills

• MIG welding
• TIG welding
• Arc welding
• Metal fabrication
• Reading technical drawings
• Operating cutting torches
• Operating grinders
• Operating welding machines
• Operating guillotines
• Operating hydraulic presses