maintenance fitter.

As a maintenance fitter, you are likely to perform the following duties:

• interpreting drawings and technical diagrams: you assemble equipment parts or machinery and ensure they perform correctly. You use blueprints and technical specifications to produce components  and determine the sequence of operation. When you finish installing the elements, you run tests to ascertain the functionality and safety of the machines.
• checking assembled parts for fits and finish: you diagnose problems in machines that affect product quality or production efficiency. If the equipment is made, you ensure the installation follows the specifications and industry drawings. That means you check the assembled parts and use precision measuring tools to measure tolerances and accuracy.
• operating machinery and equipment: you operate machines and equipment in manufacturing industries. Your job may involve feeding raw materials into the machinery or using various cutting, grinding or boring tools to create finished products. You also train workers in safety measures when operating heavy-duty equipment.
• performing routine maintenance: as a maintenance fitter, you perform regular maintenance on industrial equipment, machines and tools. Preventive care helps you identify faults in the equipment before they cause significant losses, accidents, or damage to the machinery. After diagnosing faults in the machines, you use electrical and mechanical techniques to repair or replace the parts. Sometimes, you also conduct emergency repairs during production to prevent machine glitches.
• recommending safety protocols: heavy-duty machinery and equipment can cause severe damage and accidents. Your job is to prescribe safety protocols for the teams to adhere to when operating the equipment.

As a maintenance fitter, you work in various industries, from mining to manufacturing and construction. Hence, your work setting depends on the industry you work for and your duties. For instance, if you work in a factory or production plant, you are likely to work indoors in a climate-controlled work environment. Maintenance fitters in the construction or mining industries work outdoors to repair equipment or perform routine maintenance. Manufacturing, mining, and construction environments are usually noisy and expose you to the risk of accidents, so maintenance fitters use safety clothing and specialist tools to complete their tasks. Maintenance fitters are usually based on-site or work at different sites. You may travel around to complete repairs in different locations.

Depending on your employer and the industry you work in, your colleagues might include maintenance technicians, plumbers, mechanical fitters and welders. You might also be working close to maintenance engineers and fabricators, as well as other specialists that could include, but not be limited to, factory managers, cost planners and project engineers.

Maintenance fitters work 39 hours weekly from Monday to Friday in full-time employment. Sometimes, you work weekends when a project requires additional work hours. In some industries, you work shift schedules and overtime since production occurs around the clock. That means you are likely to work night shifts or early morning shifts. Maintenance fitters are also on-call for emergencies, regardless of the time or day. That means you work public holidays and unsociable hours during emergencies. Part-time opportunities are also available for maintenance fitters, or you can work on short-term contracts.

As a maintenance fitter, you have a well-defined career path. For instance, you can become a maintenance technician if you improve your skills. Some fitters become maintenance engineers with additional training. If you specialise in one industry, like manufacturing, you can scale the ranks to become a factory manager or a production manager. Some mechanical fitters explore self-employment opportunities after gaining extensive experience.

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• a wide variety of training and development opportunities
• an experienced contact person to provide help if needed
• a range of opportunities in your area
• get paid weekly or monthly, depending on the job
• temporary and permanent contracts

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A maintenance fitter is a tradesperson in charge of assembling or installing machine parts and testing them to ensure they perform the desired objectives. You also perform preventive maintenance to keep the machines in good working order. In some companies, your role involves operating the machines or using precision tools to assist in production work.

A maintenance fitter is a skilled tradesperson in Australia, which means you require post-secondary qualifications to join the profession. Complete a Certificate III course in engineering (mechanical trade). You can join the course through an apprenticeship programme or find a TAFE that offers the course. When you complete the course, look for entry-level jobs to gain practical experience.

As a maintenance fitter, you take home a salary of $85,000 annually. However, the remuneration package usually fluctuates depending on your qualifications and experience. That's why some maintenance fitters take home a lower salary of $75,000, while others earn as high as $95,000 per year.

Becoming a maintenance fitter is a promising career with exciting growth opportunities. For instance, a maintenance fitter can explore other roles in maintenance like maintenance technician or maintenance engineer. Some become service managers or factory supervisors after gaining additional experience and qualifications.

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