Boilershop Team Leader at SA Metal Group

Job Description

The Boilershop department currently has a vacancy for a hardworking, reliable individual to join their team as a Boilermaker Team Leader. 

Duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Ability to read, understand and interpret fabrication drawings in order to fabricate new components
• Attend, oversee and assist with repairs and maintenance of existing components
• Assist Management with coordinating repairs and maintenance tasks onsite or offsite
• Assist Management with ensuring that all team members comply with the safe working procedures
• Provide daily feedback on work status to Management
• Submit Cworks requests to ensure quality and planned maintenance
• Support Management in ensuring compliance to timekeeping, productive output, discipline and work programs
• Facilitate logistics of jobs with the goal of reducing standing time, including coordination with other departments
• Monitor quality and efficiency of teams work programs and report any issues or possible improvements
• Any other tasks or adhoc duties, as agreed with the department management, suited to this level of leadership

Qualifying Criteria:

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Must have a relevant trade test certificate in Boilermaking/Welding
• Minimum 10 years’ experience as a Qualified Boilermaker/Welder in a similar environment (Steel and or Industrial environment)
• Valid driver’s license
• Extensive knowledge of power tools
• Knowledge and adherence to Occupational Health and Safety Rules and regulations
• Ability to work under challenging conditions
• No fear of heights
• Excellent communication skills (understand, read and write in English)

Qualifying Attributes

• Hard-working and self-motivated
• Time and priority management
• Excellent communication skills on all levels
• Display a professional work approach
• Ability to work in; as well as lead part of a team
• Logical and detail orientated
• Excellent standards of execution
• Ability to lead by example
• Clear leadership ability
• Critical thinking and conflict resolution potential
• Commitment to a strong business ethic and integrity