Artisan Boilermaker – Heavy Steel Fabrication

About the role

The Artisan Boilermaker will fabricate, repair, modify and maintain heavy steel structures and mining equipment to ensure safe and reliable operations. Reporting to the Mechanical Supervisor, you will work both in the workshop and on‑site in open‑pit or plant environments.

Key responsibilities

• Fabricate, assemble, install and repair heavy steel structures and components.
• Perform heavy‑duty welding on structural steel, buckets, booms, chassis, frames and wear parts using MMA, MIG, TIG and FCAW processes.
• Conduct gouging, grinding, cutting and fitting operations, including pre‑heating, post‑heating and heat‑treatment where required.
• Repair cracks, fractures and structural damage following approved welding procedures and standards.
• Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints and fabrication sketches.
• Carry out structural rebuilds and reinforcement on excavators, haul trucks, loaders, drills, graders and dozers.
• Inspect completed welds for quality and structural integrity.
• Use workshop equipment such as welding machines, oxy‑acetylene cutters, grinders and lifting gear.
• Perform field repairs in open‑pit or plant environments as needed.

Required profile

• Minimum Grade 12 (Matric) certificate.
• Craft certificate in a relevant technical field from a recognized institution.
• Member of EIZA with at least 3 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in a mining environment is an advantage.
• All qualifications must be verified by the Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA).

Required skills

• MMA welding
• MIG welding
• TIG welding
• FCAW welding
• Oxy‑acetylene cutting
• Grinding
• Gouging
• Fabrication of heavy steel structures
• Interpretation of engineering drawings
• Heat treatment (pre‑heating, post‑heating)
• Weld inspection