Boilermaker Assistant - Umbogintwini at AECI Limited

Job Description    

• Required outputs: Functional
• Must follow instructions from the artisan/management, and be able to carry out

Daily duties without supervision.

• Prepare equipment that is to be repaired by the Boilermaker.
• Prepare joints flange faces by scraping, hand wire brushing using power tools to

Ensure that surfaces satisfy for the correct jointing.

• Prepare equipment for use and ensure correct tools are available for the job.
• Ensure that oxygen and Acetylene bottles are full and replaced when empty.
• Will be required to fetch cutting torches and collect pneumatic power tools,

Ensuring that the hoses, fittings are in good condition and available when

Required.

• Prepare portable/electrical equipment for use when necessary and report any
• defects to the Boilermaker/Artisan/Superintendent
• Assists Boiler maker &  Artisan with minor rigging work, obtain slings and chain blocks, and must be able to use the lifting equipment safely
• Priority is to keep work place clean, tidy at all times, that is in plant area and

Qualifications & Experience    

• Matric/Grade 12/Equivalent
• Boilermaker assistant /Workshop experience will be an advantage
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions, walking, climbing, lifting etc.
• Must be able to work around moving machinery, in the vicinity of very hot steam pipes, working at heights and work in confined spaces.
• Must be able to work in very hot conditions and adhere to safety procedures.
• Ability to work standby and overtime as and when required
• Must be physically fit
• Driver’s license will be a benefit