Fitting & Turning

Where can it take me?

Mechanical engineering tradespersons are employed by engineering workshops, manufacturing firms, mining and mineral processing companies, the oil and gas industry, and utilities. There are also opportunities for self employment. With experience and further study, a competent tradesperson can upgrade their qualifications to technician, associate, technologist or engineer level.

What can I expect?

A mechanical engineering tradesperson may perform the following tasks:

• Examine detailed drawings or specifications to find out job, material and equipment requirements.
• Set up and adjust metalworking machines and equipment.
• Operate machines to produce parts or tools by turning, boring, milling, planing, shaping, slotting, grinding or drilling metal stock or components
• Fit and assemble metal parts, tools or subassemblies, including welding or brazing parts
• Cut, thread, bend and install hydraulic and pneumatic pipes and lines
• Dismantle faulty tools and assemblies and repair or replace defective parts
• Set up and/or operate hand machine tools, welding equipment or computer numerically controlled (CNC) machines
• Check accuracy and quality of finished parts, tools or sub-assemblies

How can I get there?

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