Responsibilities

Tasks

• Assemble mechanical equipment
• Coach and instruct apprentices
• Detect and troubleshoot irregularities and malfunctions
• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
• Repair or replace defective machinery parts
• Supervise other workers
• Fabricate parts required during overhaul, maintenance or set-up
• Estimate costs and materials
• Perform routine maintenance work on machinery
• Operate machining tools to fabricate parts
• Installing machinery and equipment
• Operate hoisting and lifting equipment