Mechanical Engineering Technician Job Descriptions |
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| Mechanical engineering technicians, also
known as mechanical fitters or installers, design, build,
operate and service plant machinery and parts. They use a
number of different skills in their work, depending on the
job, for instance welding or CNC machining. As a technician, you can work in many industries, for example: · manufacturing – building engine and gear components, maintaining conveyor and packaging equipment, and servicing robotic machinery on production lines · power and processing – designing and making industrial plant equipment, such as valves and pumps for utility companies · building services – servicing lifts and escalators, and installing heating and air conditioning systems · Transport – repairing mechanical parts on rail engines and signalling equipment.
Key Skills · practical and technical skills · ability in maths, science and IT · good communication skills · an understanding of engineering drawings and principles · the ability to work methodically and precisely · the ability to manage a varied workload in an efficient manner · good problem-solving skills · Team working skills. |
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