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Manufacturing Fitters: Roles and Responsibilities

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What is the primary purpose of a fitter in a manufacturing or process sector?

To perform quality control inspections

To produce complex high value, low volume components or assemblies (correct)

To design and develop new machines and equipment

To manage a team of technicians and engineers

What type of bias might a fitter have?

Mechanical, electrical, electronic, control systems, pipe fitting or instrumentation (correct)

Civil engineering or architecture

Computing or software development

Chemical or biological

What is a key step in the process of producing a component or assembly?

Handing over the product to the client

Interpreting drawings or specifications and planning the work (correct)

Checking equipment for maintenance

Re-furbishing the component

What is the typical environment of a fitter?

Workshop or client premises Signup and view all the answers

What is a critical aspect of a fitter's work?

Checking work against quality standards Signup and view all the answers

What is a common task performed by fitters?

Re-furbishing components Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of a fitter's work?

Low volume, high value components or assemblies Signup and view all the answers

What skill is required of fitters?

Fault diagnosis and problem-solving Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of a fitter's role in continuous improvement?

Contributing to continuous improvement in component production or assembly Signup and view all the answers

What type of equipment do fitters use?

Machines and systems Signup and view all the answers

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Occupation Overview

Production of complex high-value, low-volume components or assemblies in manufacturing and process sectors
Involves using machines, equipment, or systems to meet required specifications
Examples of components: turbines, cranes, gearboxes, production lines, rigs, and platforms

Fitters' Roles and Responsibilities

Interpret drawings or specifications and plan work accordingly
Ensure availability of necessary tools, equipment, and resources
Check work against quality standards and make adjustments as needed
Hand over completed products and prepare work area for next task
Check equipment to ensure operational standards

Work Environment and Interactions

May work in workshops or clients' premises, including hazardous environments
Interact with line managers, supervisors, and personnel in other functions (installation, maintenance, health and safety, quality assurance)
May work independently or as part of a team of fitters
Responsible for meeting deadlines and adhering to quality, health and safety, and environmental regulations with minimum supervision

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Test your knowledge of manufacturing fitters' roles, including interpreting drawings, planning work, and ensuring resource availability. Learn about the production of complex components and assemblies in manufacturing and process sectors.