Fitter and Turner Career Description
Fitters and turners are tradespersons who are responsible for the manufacturing of parts on a lathe and a milling machine including fitting of machine parts.
What am I going to do in this occupation?
Fitters and turners work according to specifications of engineering drawings and sketches and, in some instances, from examples of components that they have to manufacture.
They are responsible for the dismantling and fitting together of component parts. They will for example take a gearbox apart and inspect the gears for possible mistakes and damage. The damaged parts will be repaired and the gearbox will again be fitted together.
Requirements
What kind of personality do I need?
The most important qualities apprentices should possess are accuracy in their work, patience, manual dexterity as well as sure judgment to work with the different machine tools.
Mechanical and mathematical aptitude is important since engineering drawings must be interpreted and precision measuring instruments must be used.
Where can I work?
Employment opportunities exist at employers such as engineering works, mines and factories.
Can I work for myself in this occupation?
Fitters and turners can start their own business if they have the necessary funds and machinery.
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