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Fitter & Turner
Does a career in the manufacturing of meachinical parts and the assembling thereof appeal to you. Perhaps considering a career as a Fitter and Turner is for you.
Fitters and turners are artisans who are responsible for the manufacturing of parts on a lathe and a milling machine including fitting of machine parts. They are the people who manufacture the mechanical parts (the Turner) and assembles (the Fitter) those parts to manufacture and mechanical device
A Fitter and Turner uses machine tools to make or modify parts, mostly metal parts and this process is known as machining.
The outcome of the operation is to produce a part that conforms to a set of specifications, usually in the form of engineering drawings commonly known as blueprints.
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Career Snapshot Fitter & Turner |
In Demand
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Qualification Required |
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Work Outdoors |
Maths Required |
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Science Required |
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This is a general guide - it is important to check admission requirements with the various training institutions first because entry requirements may vary.
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