Fitter & Turner

The role is Fitter and Turner is responsible for studying blueprints, plans, and drawings to be able to construct, assemble, manufacture, and fit parts of machines. They are also responsible for the maintenance and repair of different types of Machinery. 
The daily duties of a Fitter and Turner may vary widely depending on the industry they work in, however will include the following as a Fitter and Turner: 
Key Responsibilities: 

• Grinding, cutting and shaping metal and other raw materials. 
• Repairing, maintaining and operating large pieces of machinery. 
• Fits, assembles, grinds and shapes metal parts and subassemblies to fabricate production machines and other equipment. 
• Operating specialized tools to manufacture parts. 
• Performing regular maintenance on machinery, diagnosing and repairing any faults. 
• Setting guides, stops and other controls for tools and setting up prescribed cutting and shaping tools. 
• Monitoring the fabrication process carefully and making safe adjustments. 
• Following set procedures and routines. 
• Working with and understanding forms, designs and patterns to determine the best materials, machine and machine settings to fabricate a part. 
• Checking assembled metal parts for accuracy and fit using precise measuring tools. 
• Cutting, threading, bending and fitting hydraulic and pneumatic lines and pipes. 
• Erecting and assembling machines onsite strictly adhering to the protocols in place to keep yourself and others safe. 

Qualifications: 

• AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3) or TRA Recognised Equivalent 
• At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications  
• Relevant experience and/or on-the-job training