FITTER WELDER

Tasks and responsibilities:

studying drawings and specifications to determine suitable material, method and sequence of operations, and machine settings

fitting fabricated metal parts into products and assembling metal parts and sub-assemblies to produce machines and equipment

checking fabricated and assembled metal parts for accuracy, clearance and fit using precision measuring instruments

setting guides, stops and other controls on machining tools, setting up prescribed cutting and shaping tools and dies in machines and presses, and setting controls for textile machines

forming metal stock and castings to fine tolerances using machining tools to press, cut, grind, plane, bore and drill metal

cutting, threading, bending and installing hydraulic and pneumatic pipes and lines

preparing pattern mechanisms to control the operation of textile machines used to spin, weave, knit, sew and tuft fabric

diagnosing faults and performing operational maintenance of machines, and overhauling and repairing mechanical parts and fluid power equipment

may erect machines and equipment on-site

Requirements

Minimum experience as a Fitter Welder for 3-5 years.

Benefits