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Duties and Tasks
Instrument fitters may perform the following tasks: - fit and assemble instrument parts such as circuit boards, power supplies and control units, springs, bearings, lenses and glass faces
- check instruments for accuracy and calibrate (to manufacturers' specifications), using standard weights and measures, pneumatic, electrical and electronic test equipment and small hand tools
- install industrial instruments and equipment such as control panels, sensors, transmitters and controllers, meters and fixed cameras if an appropriate licence is held
- dismantle and re-assemble delicate mechanisms or electronic circuits
- overhaul instrument systems and repair or replace faulty parts using power tools and small hand tools
- check performance using testing and measuring instruments and make necessary adjustments
- set up computers and control equipment
- interface computers to control systems and check the operation of these systems.
Specialisations
Instrument fitters may specialise as camera repairers, scale adjusters or surgical instrument makers. Experienced instrument fitters may work with scientists to design, manufacture or modify laboratory equipment.
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