WORKING IN NEW ZEALAND

Fits and assembles metal parts and sub-assemblies to fabricate production machinery and other equipment.

SKILL LEVEL:

The entry requirement for this occupation is an AQF Certificate III or higher qualification.

TASKS INCLUDE:

• studies drawings or specifications to determine methods and sequences of operations
• checks prepared metal components for accuracy, using measuring instruments such as micrometers, callipers and rules
• lifts and hoists components on to working surface, lays out and marks reference points, and aligns parts using measuring instruments
• drills holes and taps threads for bolting parts together, and assembles parts and sub-assemblies
• cuts, threads, bends and installs hydraulic and pneumatic pipes and lines
• verifies alignment of, and clearances between, components using measuring instruments
• cleans and lubricates assembled articles
• may mark out stock to be shaped and formed into metal parts by other workers
• may shrink-fit parts during assembly, using oxyacetylene torches and presses
• may fit and assemble non-metallic parts
• may erect machinery and equipment on-site
• may test-assemble articles in workshops to ensure accuracy of fit

SPECIALISATIONS:

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