A spontaneous shift rotation where one worker steps in to relieve another from an exhausting, repetitive, or frustrating job. This informal system prevents fatigue and maintains production momentum on the shop floor without requiring an official break period. It relies heavily on mutual goodwill and crew solidarity.
Heard on the job
I have been grinding this weld for an hour, jump in and give me a chop out so I can grab a drink.
Also heard as
- spell
- breather