Johannesburg: Workshop Assistant

Job Title: 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).