- Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience : 1 year to less than 2 years
Work setting
Tasks
- Compute dimensions and tolerances of machine parts
- Measure and lay out work pieces in preparation for assembly
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, charts and tables
- Repair machine tools and parts
- Set up and adjust production machineries / tools
- Fit and assemble components and machine parts to close tolerance
- Maintain, repair and calibrate precision measuring instruments
- Document and report deviations from specifications and tolerances
- Maintain inspection records and complete inspection reports
- Verify dimensions of parts machined using precise measuring instruments (e.g., micrometers, calipers)
- Set up and operate conventional and computer controlled machine tools
- Verify dimensions of products for accuracy and conformance to specifications using precision measuring instruments
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Ability to work independently
- Physically demanding
Own tools / equipment
Personal suitability
- Team player
- Quick learner
- Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes