Boilermaker Welder (Trailers)
Company
Reinhardt
Location
Durban
Via
Jooble
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Job Description
A career opportunity exists at REINHARDT TRANSPORT GROUP Technical Services DURBAN for the position of:
BOILERMAKER / WELDER (Trailers)
Job Summary (not limited to):
• Knowledge and skill of Co2 welding
• Experience in cutting with a cutting torch
• Spray Painting skills
Minimum Requirement:
• 5 Years experience in Welding / Boilermaking including fabrication grinding cutting and use of hand tools in the trailer manufacturing / maintenance industry.
• Technical knowledge of trailers will be an advantage
• Own toolbox is compulsory
• Grade 12 (Matric)
• Computer Literate
• Valid drivers license (candidates without a valid drivers license will not be considered)
• Must be fluent in English and Afrikaans
• Have own transport
• *Please note that a practical test will form part of the assessment process. The candidate must provide his own PPE and basic hand tools on the assessment date.
Remuneration:
To be discussed in the interview
• *Please apply here or e-mail your CV to only with BOILERMAKER / WELDER Durban in the subject line.
Applications will close on Friday 23 rd January 2026 at the close of business.
BOILERMAKER / WELDER (Trailers)
Job Summary (not limited to):
• Knowledge and skill of Co2 welding
• Experience in cutting with a cutting torch
• Spray Painting skills
Minimum Requirement:
• 5 Years experience in Welding / Boilermaking including fabrication grinding cutting and use of hand tools in the trailer manufacturing / maintenance industry.
• Technical knowledge of trailers will be an advantage
• Own toolbox is compulsory
• Grade 12 (Matric)
• Computer Literate
• Valid drivers license (candidates without a valid drivers license will not be considered)
• Must be fluent in English and Afrikaans
• Have own transport
• *Please note that a practical test will form part of the assessment process. The candidate must provide his own PPE and basic hand tools on the assessment date.
Remuneration:
To be discussed in the interview
• *Please apply here or e-mail your CV to only with BOILERMAKER / WELDER Durban in the subject line.
Applications will close on Friday 23 rd January 2026 at the close of business.
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