Artisan Boilermaker - South32

The purpose of this role is to safely develop, cut, fabricate/assemble, weld and maintain metal components of Fleet Equipment.

CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Repair structural frames by development and fabricate from complex drawings; Mark off basic regular engineering shapes;
• Cut materials using hand tools (cold chisel and tin snips); Grind steel by means of pedestal / bench grinding machines and perform general grinding operations;
• Prepare and secure work pieces and cracks for welding with co2;
• Weld mild steel by means of Oxy-acetylene equipment;
• Weld work pieces in the stainless-steel material group, using the arc welding process in all positions;

REQUIREMENTS:

• Serious contenders will have a N2 Technical Certificate (internal candidates) / N3 Technical Certificate together with a Welder / Plater / Boilermaker Trade Test with 3 years’ experience as a Qualified Artisan in a mining environment;
• Knowledge and experience of surface mining operation will be advantageous. Includes experience maintenance and repairs of all Heavy Earth Moving Equipment such as Excavators, FEL, Graders and Haulers.
• Oxy-acetylene and plasma cutting/ gauging is essential,
• Knowledge of line boring will advantageous.
• Valid Code B (08) Driver’s license is essential;
• Experience working on SAP is advantageous.