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Instrument Fitter
Alternative Titles:
Precision Instrument Maker and Repairer, Precision Instrumentation Tradesperson
Instrument fitters assemble and install precise instruments
that measure, indicate, transmit, record and control.
Instrument fitters may perform the following tasks:
- fit and assemble instrument parts such as circuit
boards, power supplies and control units, springs, bearings,
lenses and glass faces
- check instruments for accuracy and calibrate (to
manufacturers' specifications), using standard weights and
measures, pneumatic, electrical and electronic test
equipment and small hand tools
- install industrial instruments and equipment such as
control panels, sensors, transmitters and controllers,
meters and fixed cameras if an appropriate licence is held
- dismantle and re-assemble delicate mechanisms or
electronic circuits
- overhaul instrument systems and repair or replace faulty
parts using power tools and small hand tools
- check performance using testing and measuring
instruments and make necessary adjustments
- set up computers and control equipment, interface
computers to control systems and check the operation of
these systems.
Instrument fitters may specialise as camera repairers,
scale adjusters or surgical instrument makers. Experienced
instrument fitters may work with scientists to design,
manufacture or modify laboratory equipment.
With experience and sometimes further training, it is
possible to become a supervisor or technician.
Required Skills - Instrument Fitter
- enjoy practical and manual work
- good eyesight and normal colour vision essential
- able to do precise and detailed work
- technical aptitude
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