Description
Fitters and turners use machine tools to create and modify metal parts according to set specifications in order to fit components for machinery. They ensure the finished components are ready for assembly.
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Theoretical Knowledge
Practical Skills
cut metal productsmanipulate metaloperate metal fabricating machinesoperate drill pressuse technical documentationtend lathefabricate metal partsinspect quality of productsperform metal workmeasure parts of manufactured productstend riveting machineset up the controller of a machinetend computer numerical control lathe machineassemble metal partsdevelop assembly instructionsread standard blueprintsassemble electrical componentsapply polishing lubricantssolve technical problemsdesign metal componentsoperate handheld riveting equipmentjoin metalsread engineering drawingsheat metals