• Job Description

  Req#: 50168

  Sappi Southern Africa

  Stanger Mill

  Boilermaker (P11)

  We are hiring!

  At Sappi, we are a leading global provider with a reputation for delivering high-quality sustainable Woodfibre products and solutions for the global markets. We lead through our values centred around safety, integrity, courage, making smart decisions which we execute with speed. We are seeking unique people who believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive and safe environment.

  We’re on the lookout for a Boilermaker to ensure optimum plant availability by welding and fabricating components, including pipe work, structures and general steelwork according to engineering specifications and safety standards, contributing to overall equipment effectiveness.

  As a Boilermaker you will be responsible for:

  • Fabricating, welding and shaping metal sheets and piping to maintain production machines and other equipment using suitable tools and equipment.
  • Welding and fabricating components including pipe work, structures and general steel work according to engineering specifications and safety standards.
  • Providing mechanical services with specific responsibility for identifying repair and replacement needs, installing, repairing, maintaining and upgrading mechanical systems and equipment; and by ensuring that tools and materials are available and maintained.
  • Performing plant maintenance and remedial work according to SAP notifications, work orders and planned schedules, including during shuts.
  • Completing notifications and work orders on the SAP system.
  • Identifying repairs required on systems during breakdowns and repair the problem to keep downtime to a minimum.
  • Participating in failure analysis, completing inspections as required on all boilermaker equipment and tools.
  • Perform all types of welding according to Sappi standards: TIG and Arc welding.
  • Reading and interpreting drawings for fabrication.

  What are we looking for?

  • Grade 12 plus N2 Mechanical Engineering (All 4 Full Subjects completed)
  • Recognised Boilermaker Trade Test Certificate
  • 2 years experience as a Boilermaker within a field of industrial/ heavy manufacturing environment
  • SAP MM experience an advantage
  • The ability to work under pressure while following all procedures and standards

  Whats in it for you?

  • Opportunity to work within a global organisation that continues to thrive in a rapidly changing world even after 80 years of existence
  • Learning and development programmes to fast-track your career within Sappi
  • Opportunities to travel (dependent on the role)
  • Market-leading leave benefits
  • Employee wellbeing benefits

  Closing Date: 29 January 2024

  How to Apply? Please click on one of the buttons below if you encounter any issues while applying contact your HR contact.

  Feel free to visit our website for further information www.sappi.com

  Sappi is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. At Sappi, we encourage and support vaccination.

• About the company

  Sappi Limited, originally incorporated as South African Pulp and Paper Industries Limited in 1936, is a South African pulp and paper company with global operations.

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