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Duties and Tasks
Mechanical engineering tradespersons may perform the following tasks: - examine detailed drawings or specifications to find out job, material and equipment requirements
- set up and adjust metalworking machines and equipment
- operate machines to produce parts or tools by turning, boring, milling, planing, shaping, slotting, grinding or drilling metal stock or components
- fit and assemble metal parts, tools or sub-assemblies, including welding or brazing parts
- cut, thread, bend and install hydraulic and pneumatic pipes and lines
- dismantle faulty tools and assemblies and repair or replace defective parts
- set up and/or operate hand and machine tools, welding equipment or Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) machines
- check accuracy and quality of finished parts, tools or sub-assemblies.
Specialisations
With experience and further study, competent tradespeople can upgrade their qualifications to the technician, associate, technologist or engineer level.
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