The Role
Manufactures, fabricates, assembles, welds, and installs structural steelwork and related components. Reads engineering drawings, measures and prepares steel, verifies dimensions and tolerances, operates fabrication equipment, maintains quality and safety standards, and collaborates with project teams at company and client sites. The role requires a qualified trade-tested boilermaker with at least five years of post-trade experience, automotive manufacturing experience, and flexibility for overtime, shifts, and site work.
Summary Generated by Built In
We are looking for an experienced Boilermaker to join our dynamic team at MC Design. The successful candidate will be responsible for the manufacturing, fabrication, assembly and installation of structural steelwork and related components in accordance with approved engineering drawings, specifications and project requirements.
The Boilermaker will be required to maintain high standards of workmanship, dimensional accuracy and quality while ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently and within project deadlines.
The ideal candidate will have strong experience within an automotive manufacturing and installation environment, be able to accurately interpret engineering drawings and work effectively as part of a project team.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Read and interpret engineering and manufacturing drawings, specifications and job instructions.
- Measure, mark, cut, shape, drill and prepare steel plates, sections and components.
- Manufacture and assemble structural steelwork, frames, supports, platforms, brackets, chutes, guards, handrails and related components.
- Fit, position, align and secure components accurately prior to welding and final assembly.
- Perform tack welding and welding where appropriately qualified and authorised.
- Grind, clean and finish manufactured components to the required standard.
- Install and erect manufactured steelwork and components at company, project and client sites.
- Verify measurements, dimensions, alignment and tolerances to ensure work complies with approved drawings and quality requirements.
- Identify and report drawing discrepancies, dimensional issues or required modifications before proceeding.
- Safely operate and maintain fabrication tools, machinery and equipment for which authorised.
- Minimise material wastage and ensure proper care of company tools, equipment and materials.
- Comply with all company, client and project health, safety and PPE requirements.
- Maintain good housekeeping and immediately report hazards, incidents or defective equipment.
- Work effectively with supervisors, riggers, welders, fitters and other project personnel to meet project deadlines.
- Work overtime, shifts and at different project/client sites where operationally required.
- Perform other reasonable duties associated with the Boilermaker position.
RequirementsMinimum Requirements
- Qualified and Trade Tested Boilermaker – essential.
- Minimum 5 years’ post-trade experience as a Boilermaker.
- Proven experience within the automotive manufacturing sector, particularly in manufacturing and installation.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering/manufacturing drawings, specifications and measurements accurately.
- Competent in measuring, marking, cutting, drilling, grinding, fitting and assembling steel components.
- Welding experience and relevant welding competency/certification will be advantageous.
- Good understanding of dimensional tolerances, alignment and quality requirements.
- Ability to safely operate relevant hand tools, power tools and fabrication equipment.
- Strong understanding of health and safety requirements within manufacturing and client-site environments.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a project/site team.
- Willing and able to work overtime, shifts and at various client/project sites when operationally required.
Benefits
- Work on diverse, large-scale industrial projects across South Africa
- Collaborate with experienced multidisciplinary teams
- Be part of a company that values innovation, quality, and people
- Competitive remuneration and growth opportunities
Skills Required
- Qualified and trade-tested Boilermaker
- Minimum five years of post-trade Boilermaker experience
- Experience in automotive manufacturing, particularly manufacturing and installation
- Ability to read and interpret engineering and manufacturing drawings, specifications, and measurements
- Competence in measuring, marking, cutting, drilling, grinding, fitting, and assembling steel components
- Welding experience and relevant welding competency or certification
- Understanding of dimensional tolerances, alignment, and quality requirements
- Ability to safely operate hand tools, power tools, and fabrication equipment
- Understanding of health and safety requirements in manufacturing and client-site environments
- Ability to work independently and as part of a project or site team
- Willingness and ability to work overtime, shifts, and at various client or project sites
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The Company
What We Do
MC Design & Contracting is a South African project engineering company that designs, manufactures, and installs engineered industrial products and systems. Its services include turnkey industrial facilities, piping systems, industrial contracting, electrical engineering, and automation solutions. The company delivers multidisciplinary projects across South Africa and internationally, serving sectors including automotive manufacturing, and supports projects from design and procurement through installation, commissioning, and handover.
