Craftsperson historic metalwork
Your role
You are a versatile craftsperson specialising in traditional metalworking. In the workshop, you carry out restoration work to give valuable historic metalwork, often severely affected by corrosion, a second life. This includes cast and wrought iron balconies, monumental gates in parks and castles, metal doors and windows, historic bridges, and more. This is a varied and engaging role offering many learning opportunities — each restoration is different and brings a new challenge.
Tasks and responsibilities
- Sandblasting to remove rust and old paint layers
- Dismantling parts of metal structures (where required)
- Repairing damaged components or reproducing identical replacements for elements that are too corroded or missing
- Carrying out welding works for repairs
- Assembly using bolted and riveted connections
- Surface treatment through sandblasting and metallisation
- Occasional machining of unique parts (turning and milling)
Your profile
- You have knowledge of: welding (migmag/electrode/cutting torch, tig is a plus), drilling & tapping
- Enthusiastic to learn sandblasting, metallizing, riveting, forging, basic turning & milling, sporadic painting
- You can read plans and have an understanding of how something is put together: people with a background as a (car) mechanic or vintage car restorer have an edge.
- You take initiative, learn quickly, can work independently
- You speak NL, FR or EN (or willing to learn it)
- Driving license B
We offer
- You will join a healthy and growing family business.
- Competitive salary according to knowledge and experience, eco- and meal vouchers 8€
- 40h working week with 12 additional vacation days
- Collective vacation in July (3 weeks) and end of year (2 weeks)
- Full-time, part-time
About us
AltNova restores valuable historic wrought and cast iron, from architectural metalwork to larger structures, often riveted or bolted.
We work for private clients, public authorities and businesses on a wide range of heritage sites.
Why join us?
Learning & development
You are a craftsperson with experience in some metalworking techniques, such as drilling, tapping, welding, turning, milling, forging or riveting.
At AltNova, you can further develop these skills and learn new techniques, as well as to work with other materials such as glass, natural stone and wood.
PASSION FOR HERITAGE
You will discover traces of old foundries, nameplates and other marks left by original makers.
This allows you to learn more each day about our rich metal heritage and to actively contribute to its preservation for future generations.
Growing Company
AltNova is a healthy and growing family-owned business.
We work with short lines of communication, everyone knows each other, and you are in direct contact with colleagues from different disciplines.
Diversity
Our team is diverse, bringing together people with different backgrounds, skills, nationalities and cultures.
We believe this diversity strengthens both our work and our collaboration.
apply now
Please send your CV and indicate the job you are applying for to martin@altnova.be
We will contact you to arrange an introductory meeting.
You can also call us at +32 2 767 55 43 or contact us via WhatsApp.