Vacancy title:
Artisan Boilermaker

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Mining, Category: Management]

Jobs at:
First Quantum Minerals Ltd

Deadline of this Job:
Monday, June 30 2025

Duty Station:
Solwezi | Solwezi | Zambia

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, June 24 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Job description:

Job Purpose

To carry out workshop-based fabrication, maintenance, and repair of metal structures and mining equipment components. The role supports efficient plant operations by ensuring the timely and high-quality delivery of mechanical fabrication works in a controlled workshop environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform fabrication, cutting, bending, and welding of metal components in the workshop as per engineering drawings and specifications.
• Manufacture and repair items such as chutes, hoppers, brackets, guards, pipes, and structural frames used across the mine site.
• Operate workshop tools and machinery, including cutting torches, grinders, welding machines, guillotines, and hydraulic presses.
• Read and interpret fabrication drawings to ensure accurate and safe construction.
• Ensure quality workmanship and adherence to dimensional tolerances and material specifications.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized workshop environment.
• Collaborate with maintenance teams for component fabrication and repair to minimize plant downtime.
• Conduct pre-fabrication planning and material identification to improve efficiency.
• Complete job cards, fabrication logs, and material usage records.
• Adhere strictly to health, safety, and environmental (HSE) policies and procedures.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Craft or Advanced Certificate in Boilermaking or Metal Fabrication.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a workshop setting, preferably in the mining or heavy industrial sector.
• Proficient in MIG, TIG, and Arc welding processes.
• Skilled in the use of fabrication tools and workshop equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical and fabrication drawings.
• Sound knowledge of workshop safety protocols.

Core Competencies:

• Excellent welding and fabrication skills.
• Attention to detail and precision.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Good time management and ability to meet fabrication deadlines.
• High regard for safety and quality standards.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: associate degree

Job application procedure

• To apply for this job please visit firstquantum.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com.

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