Fitter

Overview

A Fitter General sizes metal parts to close tolerances and fits and assembles them using hand tools for production or repairs of machines and metal products. Responsibilities include:

• Studying drawings to understand specifications of parts and assemblies
• Cutting and shaping metal parts using sawing, chipping, filing, grinding, drilling, and screw cutting
• Assembling parts by riveting, screwing, and pinning to complete a unit
• Dismantling and replacing worn-out or defective parts using hand tools
• Testing completed articles to ensure correct performance
• Performing simple turning, welding, brazing, annealing, hardening, and tempering operations

Metal Sizing & Assembly

Fitters accurately size metal to required dimensions for making specimens or finished components. Tasks include:

• Measuring sample or studying drawings to record dimensions
• Holding material in a vice and shaping it using hand tools
• Checking dimensions using calipers, gauges, micrometers, and vernier height gauges
• Marking object with face plates, scribers, or combination sets for precision work
• Drilling holes, cutting threads, and assembling parts using screws, rivets, and pins
• Ensuring dimensional accuracy using shadow graphs and slip gauges

Work Ethics & Problem Solving

Fitters must demonstrate the ability to:

• Plan and organize assigned work efficiently
• Detect and resolve issues during execution
• Communicate effectively in technical English
• Work collaboratively and agree on tasks within a team
• Be sensitive to environmental concerns
• Engage in self-learning and improve productivity