Mechanical fitter
Mechanical fitters fit and assemble metal parts to fabricate production machines and other equipment. They use a range of tools and engineering techniques to maintain and repair mechanical plant machinery and equipment to operational standards. They test and identify defective or worn mechanical components or equipment. Mechanical fitters also use precision measuring instruments to check parts for accuracy and fit.
Mechanical fitters may be employed in the trades and services industry area, often in Perth's industrial areas, or in the mining industry in areas such as the Pilbara, Kimberley and Goldfields.
Working conditions
Mechanical fitters usually work in workshops or production areas that can be noisy, hot and dusty. They may spend most of their day standing and often need to bend, crouch or climb.Workers must be aware of safety regulations and wear personal protective equipment (for example, earmuffs to minimise noise levels in the workplace).
Tools and technologies
Making, installing and repairing machinery requires mechanical fitters to be familiar with a range of tools and equipment, such as lathes, milling and drilling machines, thermal heating, cutting and welding equipment. These tools are used to mark, press, cut, grind, plane bore and drill objects.
Education and training
To become a mechanical fitter, you usually need to undertake an apprenticeship in engineering tradesperson mechanical (mechanical fitter). The apprenticeship usually takes between 42 and 48 months to complete and is available as a school-based apprenticeship.
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