fitter and turner

Description

Fitters and turners use machine tools to create and modify metal parts according to set specifications in order to fit components for machinery. They ensure the finished components are ready for assembly.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

types of metal metal forming technologies

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

screw types rivet types metal coating technologies manufacturing of metal structures metal joining technologies

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

manipulate metal inspect quality of products perform metal work use technical documentation tend lathe operate drill press cut metal products operate metal fabricating machines measure parts of manufactured products fabricate metal parts

OPTIONALOptional competences

assemble electrical components apply polishing lubricants tend computer numerical control lathe machine tend riveting machine read engineering drawings join metals assemble metal parts operate handheld riveting equipment solve technical problems set up the controller of a machine heat metals design metal components develop assembly instructions read standard blueprints