Fitter / Boilermaker

Job Purpose

The Fitter / Boilermaker is responsible for the fabrication, installation, maintenance, repair, and modification of mechanical equipment, structures, and components. This role requires strong fitting and boilermaking skills with proven welding experience to ensure plant equipment and structures are safe, reliable, and operationally efficient.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform fitting, fabrication, and boilermaking duties on mechanical equipment, steel structures, piping, chutes, hoppers, and plant machinery.
• Carry out welding activities (MIG, TIG, ARC, and/or Flux Core) in accordance with specifications, drawings, and safety standards.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and welding symbols accurately.
• Assemble, install, align, and dismantle mechanical components using appropriate tools and equipment.
• Conduct preventative and breakdown maintenance on plant and production equipment.
• Inspect completed work to ensure compliance with quality, safety, and operational standards.
• Perform cutting, grinding, bending, and shaping of metal components using hand tools and machinery.
• Identify faults, defects, and wear, and recommend corrective actions.
• Maintain welding and fabrication equipment in good working condition.
• Always Comply with Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) requirements and company Safety procedures.
• Ensure housekeeping standards are maintained in the workshop and work areas.
• Work collaboratively with maintenance, production, and engineering teams to minimise downtime.
• Complete job cards, maintenance records, and inspection reports accurately and timeously.
• Be available for standby, overtime, or shift work when operationally required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Trade Test Certificate: Fitter and Turner and/or Boilermaker.
• Recognised welding qualification or certified welding experience.

Experience

• Minimum of 3–5 years’ experience in a fitting/boilermaking role within an industrial, manufacturing, or plant environment.
• Proven hands-on welding experience in a production or maintenance setting.

Technical Skills & Competencies

• Welding: MIG, TIG, ARC, and/or Flux Core welding.
• Fabrication and structural steel work.
• Mechanical fitting and assembly.
• Use of hand tools, power tools, and workshop machinery.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Basic fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance practices.

Email a detailed CV to gwen.landman@coegabiomass.co.za