Engineering Tradesperson Mechanical
Mechanical engineering tradespersons carry out a range of
mechanical work on machines, sub-assemblies and manufactured
parts using a range of processes, tools and machines.
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 sub-assemblies,
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 and machine tools, welding
equipment or computer numerically controlled (CNC) machines
- check accuracy and quality of finished parts, tools or
sub-assemblies.
Recent changes in the industry have resulted in a number of
trade jobs being merged into a single broad occupation. The
new training structure provides a mix of skills across a
number of traditional occupations as well as allowing the New
Apprentice to develop specific skills.
Mechanical engineering tradespersons may specialise as a:
Fitter who fits and assembles parts and
sub-assemblies made from metal and other materials to make
production machinery and other equipment. The work of fitters
can be divided into three main areas - marking out work to be
done, assembling and installing machines, and maintaining and
repairing them. They may be known as bench fitters, diesel
fitter mechanics, fitter machinists, fitter welders, fluid
power fitters and maintenance fitters.
Fitters may shrink-fit parts during assembly, using
oxy-acetylene torches and presses, dry ice and carbon dioxide
freezing; manufacture, repair and fault-find hydraulic and
pneumatic equipment; inspect machinery and make repairs; and
erect machinery and equipment on site.
Gunsmith who alters, services and repairs rifles,
revolvers and other firearms.
Gunsmiths need good background training in fitting, turning
and welding. Knowledge of woodwork and different types of
steel is useful for producing, fitting and polishing various
parts.
Gunsmiths may identify the problem with faulty firearms by
dismantling and examining its parts such as barrels, triggers
and bolts; repair the fault with hand or machine tools,
replacing worn and broken parts with new ones, realigning gun
sights, replacing wooden rifle stocks or adjusting parts of
the firing mechanisms. They may also test and operate firearms
to ensure the parts work smoothly; produce, fit and assemble
parts for custom-built or other specialised small guns; modify
guns to customer specifications (such as rebuilding to improve
shooting accuracy); and make ammunition or refill used
cartridges using special tools and machines.
The work of a gunsmith can be very noisy and sometimes
hazardous - guns can kill.
Locksmith who tests security requirements and
installs and maintains locks and related security equipment.
Locksmiths may inspect sites and consult clients to assess
risks; design or recommend appropriate systems such as safes,
strongrooms, master key systems, alarms or door and window
locks; install, replace and maintain locking systems, alarms
and access control systems; and modify locks by changing
tumblers in locking mechanisms or by changing locks.
Locksmiths may specialise in lock manipulation, safe work,
key manufacture and identification, door closure work and
master key systems.
Locksmiths work with minimal supervision and may spend some
time travelling from job to job. They may work irregular
hours.
Metal Machinist who sets up and operates tools to
cut, shape and form metal stock and castings to exact sizes,
using detailed drawings, CAD systems and specifications. They
machine metal components from single to complex form. Metal
machinists may make machines and equipment that are used to
produce goods such as food, clothes, steel products and cars.
Metal machinists may specialise in many types of machining
work such as turning, drilling, boring, milling, shaping and
grinding. They may choose to specialise as aircraft
machinists, automotive machinists, engine reconditioners,
plant machinists (dealing with heavy equipment and machinery),
machine setters (metal), turners, milling machinists, radial
drillers or vertical borers.
Machinists increasingly specialise in the use of
computer-controlled machines which accurately cut or
electrically erode shapes.
Metal machinists work in machine shops or workshops with
other metal workers such as fitters, process workers and
markers-off.
Toolmaker who makes and repairs moulds, dies, jigs,
fixtures, press tools and other special equipment, to produce
parts for industrial machinery and most other manufactured
articles. They may make precision machinery for machine tools
and other manufacturing machinery.
Toolmakers work out sizes and allowances for error based on
their knowledge of how materials such as metals, metal alloys
and plastics will behave when they are being cut (frequently,
their work must be accurate to less than 0.01 mm). They may
position, measure and mark out metal stock or castings,
checking dimensions and alignments with gauges, micrometers
and other measuring devices; machine awkward or complex
internal shapes using advanced machine tools such as
electrical discharge machines which use a spark erosion
process; and design tools and precision equipment.
Toolmakers may specialise as die casters, die sinkers,
jigmakers (metal), plastic mould makers and press tool makers.
Mechanical engineering tradespersons generally 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.
Mechanical engineering tradespersons must be aware of
safety regulations and wear supplied protective equipment -
for example, to minimise noise levels in the workplace.
Required Skills - Engineering Tradesperson Mechanical
- enjoy technical work
- physically fit
- good hand-eye coordination
- able to work as part of a team
- able to work independently
- practical ability
- attention to detail
- normal hearing
- no skin allergies
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