Trades Assistant
Trades assistants help metal engineering tradespersons by performing routine tasks. They may specialise as boilermakers assistants, fitters assistants, metal forgers assistants, metal moulders assistants, or as second-class or third-class welders.
Duties
position and hold metal stock or products to enable work to be
carried out
perform assembly and dismantling operations
solder or spot weld components using electrical spot or butt
welding machines
operate power hammers, presses or other cutting and shaping tools
and machines
ensure tools and materials are available for tradesperson
hand tools to tradespersons and hold tools not immediately
required
clean and prepare working surfaces.
Skills Required
- Enjoy technical activities;
- Interested in computer programmable machinery;
- Physically fit;
- Strength to handle materials, tools and machines;
- Good hand-eye coordination;
- Able to work in a team, and
- Able to work independently.
Salary
$40 000 - $60 000
