Fitter, Kaiwaihanga pūhiko me te mīhini
Also known as
- Machine assembler, maintenance fitter, service technician fitter, mechanical fitter, fitter and turner
Fitters build, modify and maintain engines, turbines and machines used in construction, mining and manufacturing, like power generators.
Your pay could be
$54K
Lower
$69K to $113K
Most common
$146K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
3-4 years
Fitters
- usually work regular business hours but may work shifts
- usually work in workshops, factories or on-site
- may work in dirty, noisy and hot conditions
- need to be practical, accurate and safety conscious
Tasks
- build engines, turbines and machines
- cut materials into required sizes
- drill holes in parts and materials
- set guides and supports for correct assembly
- assemble engines, turbines and machines
- assemble hydraulic and electromechanical systems
- inspect installed parts
- maintain machines and systems
- repair machines and systems
Practical
Organised
Investigative
Interests that fit this job
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You need
- to do an apprenticeship in mechanical engineering
- a New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Trade) (Level 4) or similar
If you’re in school
You need NCEA Level 2 to do the study or training for this job.
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