An ITI (Industrial Training Institute) fitter's job is to assemble, install, maintain, and repair machinery and equipment. They work within technical specifications and safety standards. Some of their responsibilities include:
· Reading and interpreting: Reading and interpreting technical drawings, blueprints, and specifications
· Fitting, assembly, and installation: Performing fitting, assembly, and installation of mechanical components
· Ensuring proper alignment: Ensuring proper alignment, fit, and clearance of components
· Verifying dimensions: Verifying dimensions, tolerances, and specifications of parts
· Using tools: Using tools to cut, file, plane, bore, and drill metal
· Diagnosing problems: Diagnosing problems with machines and reporting issues to manager
· Following regulations: Ensuring that health and safety regulations are followed
· Keeping records: Keeping accurate records of all maintenance work done
· Repairing systems: Repairing malfunctioning mechanical systems
· Evening out rough spots: Evening out any rough spots on the fabricated components using grinders, hand files, and scrapers