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Boilermaker

Fabricate, assemble and repair metal structures and equipment.

business Field payments Avg: R42,000

description Overview

Boilermakers work with heavy steel fabrication and maintenance in industrial environments. In SA, this is common in mining, manufacturing and power-related industries.

**A Day in the Life:**
Reading drawings, cutting and assembling metal, and completing weld-related fabrication work safely.

schedule A Day in the Life

07:00

Safety checks & work planning

09:00

Fabrication & fitting

12:00

Repairs / maintenance

15:00

Quality checks & reporting

trending_up Career Path

Step 1

Apprentice

0-3

Step 2

Boilermaker

3-7

Step 3

Senior Boilermaker

7-10

Step 4

Workshop Foreman

10+

Vital Statistics

Salary Range

R 20,000 - R 75,000

Soft Skills