Workshop Assistant

Type: Temporary

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Tool & Equipment Handling
• Fetching and returning tools for artisans welders.
• Cleaning, checking, and maintaining basic tools.
• Material Preparation
• Cutting, grinding, drilling, or sanding simple parts under supervision.
• Preparing steel, pipes, or components before they are welded or assembled.
• Cleaning weld spatter and fettling welds.
• Workshop Housekeeping
• Keeping the workshop clean, safe, and organized.
• Sweeping, removing scrap, and ensuring walkways are clear.
• Assisting with Assembly/Repairs
• Holding, lifting, and positioning parts during assembly.
• Passing bolts, nuts, and components to fitters or millwrights.
• Lubricating and cleaning machine components.
• Loading & Moving
• Helping with loading/unloading of parts and equipment.
• Using trolleys, pallet jacks, or hoists under supervision.
• Learning & Development
• Observing artisans and gradually learning basic technical skills.
• Often a stepping stone into an apprenticeship (millwright, fitter, welder).