[Bill Beauregard]

I'm obtuse. What welder's helper?

On an industrial or major commercial job, a welder will have a "helper" assigned to him. Usually someone who wants to weld in the trades, learning from a more experienced hand. Usually relegated to dumb work, like pulling leads, fetching rods, sweeping up, other general labor, but an easy way to meet people in the industry and advance your name.

Steve S

Thanks, I never knew that.

[kermdawg]

helper=apprentice. Basically he does all the grunt work you dont want to do. Like go to the roach coach and buy your lunch for you. Or pick up the tools while you sit around BS'n with the other welders.

[grafted]

In Aus they are refered to as a Trade Assistant or TA:-).

Mick

That kind of reminds me of Sanitation engineer.

Tom