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Job Title – Fitter
Description
A Fitter manufactures, constructs, assembles and fits components for machinery, vehicles, installations and other apparatus or articles.
Typical Job Activities
Selects and marks off the material required according to exact measurements on blueprints, drawings or a model
Shapes the rough piece of metal into its final form with power-operated tools such as lathes, milling, drilling and planning machines
Fits the parts to complete the machine or article required
Inspects and tests the final assembly for true fit
Is a highly skilled craftsman whose trade is essential to most industries
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Educational Requirement
1-3 years FET or practical training
Grade 9 certificate (some employers prefer higher qualifications)
Compulsory subjects: None
Recommended subjects: Trade Theory, Mathematics, Metalwork and Technical Drawing
What natural skills and/or aptitudes do I need for this occupation?
Be meticulously accurate
Enjoy working with his hands
Be practical
Have mathematical aptitude
Be patient and even-tempered when setting up a machine and watching the machine while the turning is in progress
Concentrate under noisy working conditions
Be responsible
Be able to read three-dimensional drawings
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Employment Opportunities
Moderate
Market Competitiveness
High
Income Potential
Moderate
Self-Employment Options
High
International Employment Market
Moderate
Possible Employers
Government
Big private companies
Medium or small Companies
Own small business: entrepreneurial opportunities in this field
Self-employed: contractor, consultant own practice, freelance
Fitting and turning contractors engaged in manufacturing, construction or maintenance and repair
Large engineering works
Large industrial plants
Factories
Iron and steel plants
Shipyards
Government departments
Transnet
Mines
Garages
Carbonated Soft-drink Industry
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Relevant Contact Details
The Metal and Engineering Industries Education and Training Board
P.O. Box 61826, Marshalltown, 2107
SEIFSA
http://www.seifsa.co.za/
Career Progress and Path
Further Studies in the specific career field
Further Studies in related fields
Experience in specific field
Work performance
General management studies
Possible Career Paths
Specialist career in the specific field
Management positions in the specific field
Consultant / contractor / own practice / freelance
Own business
Employment Stability
Moderately stable
Reasons to consider this career
I can start a business in this field or with these skills
I can work with my hands
I can design things
I can work with technology
I can work for myself
I am very interested in a specific subject or field
I can apply my special skills
