Artisan Boilermaker – Fabrication & Welding Specialist

About the role

The Artisan Boilermaker will install, repair and maintain plant equipment in a mining or heavy‑industry environment. The role focuses on safe, high‑quality fabrication and welding work to keep the fleet operational.

Key responsibilities

• Perform structural repairs, alterations and general fabrication tasks.
• Execute full‑range welding operations, including aluminium and cast‑iron welding.
• Use oxy‑acetylene cutting torches, air‑arc gouging and silver soldering/brazing as required.
• Read and interpret schematic and fabrication drawings.
• Inspect components to assess reliability and support preventive‑maintenance programmes.
• Provide feedback on job progress, issues and planned work to supervisors.
• Take appropriate safety precautions and follow all site safety procedures.
• Assist with bucket repairs and other plant‑maintenance activities.

Required profile

• At least 3 years of experience in mining or heavy‑industry fabrication.
• Sound knowledge of metal types, welding processes, electrodes and welding wire.
• Ability to interpret complex fabrication drawings.
• Professional attitude with strong organisational and time‑management skills.
• Commitment to safety, honesty and integrity.
• Effective communication in English and ability to work in a team.

Required skills

• Welding (including aluminium and cast‑iron).
• Oxy‑acetylene cutting.
• Air‑arc gouging.
• Silver soldering and brazing.
• Metal fabrication and structural repairs.
• Reading schematic drawings.
• Preventive maintenance procedures.
• Component inspection.
• Bucket repair techniques.