// Unit group · 3115

Mechanical Engineering Technicians

Mechanical engineering technicians perform technical tasks to aid in mechanical engineering research, and in the design, manufacture, assembly, construction, operation, maintenance and repair of machines, components and mechanical equipment.

3 Technicians and Associate Professionals / 31 Science and Engineering Associate Professionals / 311 Physical and Engineering Science Technicians / All level 4

// Working conditions

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// Hand tools

  1. 1General Hand Tool Operation
  2. 2Wrenches

providing technical assistance in research on and development of machines and mechanical installations, facilities and components, or testing prototypes

designing and preparing layouts of machines and mechanical installations, facilities and components according to the specifications given

preparing detailed estimates of quantities and costs of materials and labour required for manufacture and installation according to the specifications given

monitoring technical aspects of manufacture, utilization, maintenance and repair of machines and mechanical installations, facilities and components to ensure satisfactory performance and compliance with specifications and regulations

developing and monitoring the implementation of safety standards and procedures for marine survey work in relation to ships' hulls, equipment and cargoes

assembling and installing new and modified mechanical assemblies, components, machine tools and controls, and hydraulic power systems

conducting tests of mechanical systems, collecting and analysing data and assembling and installing mechanical assemblies in support of mechanical engineers

ensuring that mechanical engineering designs and finished work are within specifications, regulations and contract provisions.

Included occupations

Examples of the occupations classified here:
- Aeronautics engineering technician
- Marine engineering technician
- Marine surveyor
- Mechanical engineering estimator
- Mechanical engineering technician

Excluded occupations

Some related occupations classified elsewhere:
- Industrial machinery mechanic - 7233
- Mechanical machinery assembler - 8211

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