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Working with us is not like working anywhere else, which is why we recruit people who will take a bolder, smarter approach to spot opportunities, solve problems and deliver results.

Our culture is all about encouraging you to think independently and to challenge convention to deliver the best result. That’s how we continue to achieve extraordinary things in extraordinary locations.

Job description:

Overall Role Purpose

An Artisan Boiler Maker for the Fabrication workshop at Central workshops and any other regulations as required by the company and relevant to the level of the role and responsibilities of the function.

Core Specific Responsibilities & Expected Deliverables 

The specific tasks to be performed by the position holder will include;

Fabricating structural steel and pipework.Performing welding using various processes to a high-quality standard.Taking accurate measurements and fabricating components accordingly.Operating a forklift truck safely.Lifting and handling materials in a safe manner.Operating fabrication equipment such as break presses, guillotines, sheet metal rollers, and profile cutters.To perform any other duties as directed by the Supervisor.

Specific Competencies

Be able to weld using SMAW (MMA) & GMAW (MIG MAG).How to work safely and maintain good housekeeping.Able to read fabrication drawings and their weld symbols.Produce work in the allocated time slot.How to develop out components & pipework from fabrication drawings.Able to use Oxygen & Acetylene cutting, Plasma cutting and air arc gouging.Have a knowledge of material handling

Behavioral Traits / Personal Characteristics

Be a TEAM player.Problem solving.Able to take instructions.A good listener and willingness to learn.Open, honest and respect company property.Able to do THINK Risk assessment, JSA’s.Safety Conscious.Apply Quality Standards.

Qualifications & Experience

Minimum of 3 years welding and boiler making industry.Hold relevant artisan certification in fabrication/welding.Grade 12 Certificate.A Crafts certificate or its Equivalent.Have a minimum of one weld coding in either SMAW (MMA) or GMAW in the 5G position in accordance with AWS D1.1, AWS D14.3 or AS/NZS 1554 part 1.Have a Zambia driver license.Member of EIZ.All certificates must be certified by ZAQA

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