Fitter (General)

Overview

Fits and assembles metal parts and subassemblies to fabricate production machines and other equipment.

Skills

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below. AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

Tasks

• studying drawings and specifications to determine suitable material, method and sequence of operations, and machine settings
• fitting fabricated metal parts into products and assembling metal parts and subassemblies to produce machines and equipment
• checking fabricated and assembled metal parts for accuracy, clearance and fit using precision measuring instruments
• setting guides, stops and other controls on machining tools, setting up prescribed cutting and shaping tools and dies in machines and presses, and setting controls for textile machines
• forming metal stock and castings to fine tolerances using machining tools to press, cut, grind, plane, bore and drill metal
• cutting, threading, bending and installing hydraulic and pneumatic pipes and lines
• preparing pattern mechanisms to control the operation of textile machines used to spin, weave, knit, sew and tuft fabric
• diagnosing faults and performing operational maintenance of machines, and overhauling and repairing mechanical parts and fluid power equipment
• may erect machines and equipment on-site

Specialisations

• Computer Numeric Control Setter
• Diesel Fitter-Mechanic
• Fitter-Machinist
• Fitter-Mechanic
• Maintenance Fitter
• Mechanic (Diesel and Heavy Earthmoving Equipment)
• Plant Mechanic

Related Occupations

• Fitter and Turner
• Fitter-welder
• Metal Fitters and Machinists Nec
• Metal Machinist (First Class)
• Textile, Clothing and Footwear Mechanic