TWK Agri has the following vacancy available: Boilermaker within the Grain division at Mkondo/Panbult Silo in Piet Retief, Mpumalanga.

JOB SUMMARY

This role involves fabricating, welding, and assembling metal components for grain silos and related equipment. The Boilermaker is responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing silos, conveyors, and grain-handling systems, as well as conducting planned maintenance and implementing preventative maintenance programs. The role also includes compiling work procedures, training team members, and ensuring safe and efficient operations.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Matric / Grade 12
• Trade certificate in Boilermaking
• 10 years’ experience as a Boilermaker
• Relevant experience in a grain-handling, milling, or bulk-storage environment (agriculture industry advantageous)
• Strong knowledge of welding principles and techniques
• Working knowledge of mechanical and grain-handling equipment (e.g., bucket elevators, augers, conveyors)
• Understanding of plant equipment and operational processes in grain storage and handling
• Knowledge of lockout and isolation procedures for safe maintenance work
• Knowledge of building and refurbishing bulk-handling grabs, hoppers, or similar equipment (advantageous)
• Computer literacy for maintenance logging and reporting
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Practical problem-solving ability with excellent attention to detail
• Medically fit for working at heights and in confined spaces
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel between work sites

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• Fabrication, cutting, and grinding of metal components for grain silos and related equipment
• Conduct planned maintenance and mechanical installations on silos, elevators, conveyors, and related grain-handling systems
• Perform welding duties
• Assist in compiling work procedures and risk assessments for silo construction, maintenance, and repair
• Provide on-the-job training to team members and apprentices
• Build and install conveyors, chutes, spouts, and structural frames for grain-handling operations
• Implement and maintain preventative maintenance programs to ensure minimal downtime of silo operations
• Inspect, maintain, and repair existing silos, conveyors, and grain-handling structures