Workshop Opportunity
Company: Metso
Location: Alrode, Alberton, Gauteng
Department: PSE Repairs
Job Type: General Worker
Closing Date: 20 August 2026
Job Overview
Metso is looking for a General Worker to join its PSE Repairs Team in Alrode, Alberton. The successful candidate will support artisans and workshop staff with general workshop duties, cleaning, assembly, stripping, painting and basic welding-related activities.
This is a good opportunity for someone interested in gaining practical experience in a heavy engineering or workshop environment.
Who Should Apply?
This position is suitable for candidates who:
- Have workshop, engineering, manufacturing or industrial cleaning experience
- Have basic knowledge of workshop safety
- Are physically fit and comfortable with manual work
- Can follow instructions and work as part of a team
- Are interested in developing practical technical skills
Requirements
- Matric / Grade 12 will be advantageous
- Previous experience in a heavy engineering, manufacturing, fabrication or workshop environment
- Exposure to welding, fabrication or gauging is advantageous
- Industrial cleaning experience in an engineering/workshop environment
- Good communication, literacy and interpersonal skills
- Ability to communicate effectively in two languages
- Basic understanding of workshop safety procedures
Main Duties
- Assist with basic welding and gauging activities
- Support assembly and stripping work
- Assist artisans with assembly, disassembly and painting
- Perform general workshop support duties
- Clean components using approved cleaning products
- Prepare materials and work areas for workshop activities
- Maintain workshop housekeeping
- Assist with repair and maintenance activities
- Use cleaning materials, chemicals and equipment responsibly
- Follow company procedures and safety requirements
- Report workplace or equipment issues
- Participate in safety and continuous improvement activities
Skills Needed
- Good organisational skills
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork
- Good communication
- Ability to follow instructions
- Basic problem-solving skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Safety awareness
- Ability to use basic workshop tools
Physical Requirements
The role involves physically demanding workshop work. Candidates must be able to:
- Stand and walk for extended periods
- Climb stairs, ladders and scaffolding when required
- Work at heights
- Lift or move items weighing up to 20 kg
- Perform manual tasks in a heavy engineering environment
- Meet the medical fitness requirements of the workplace
What Metso Offers
The position provides an opportunity to gain practical exposure to engineering workshop operations while working alongside experienced artisans and technical professionals. Metso also highlights workplace training, career development and a safety-focused working environment.
About Metso
Metso is a global company providing technologies and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries.
How to Apply
Apply through the official Metso careers platform before 20 August 2026.