Electrical Fitter

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Assemble and fit metal and prefabricated parts to close tolerances according to blueprints
• Assemble stators or armatures for heavy-duty electric motors
• Collect, record and summarize inspection results
• Compress steel laminations to build transformer cores
• Assemble winding into core and make electrical connections
• Interpret engineering drawings, electrical schematics and blueprints
• Assemble and fit electrical motor or transformer auxiliary equipment
• Fit electrical control devices into switchboards and panelboards
• Wire electrical connections for switchboards and panel boards
• Assemble panelboard and switchboard cabinets and install bus bars
• Monitor production and troubleshoot production problems
• Check final assembly for adherence to quality control standards
• Set up and adjust production machineries/tools

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• MS Office
• MS Word

Area of specialization

• Installation
• Testing
• Fabrication
• Fitting
• Wiring
• Assembly
• Inspection

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Sitting
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Fast-paced environment

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player