Manufacturing and Engineering
CAD systems are used by Mechanical Drafters to simulate the performance of a product. They can test whether a bridge will carry predicted loads safely, or even whether tomato sauce will pour correctly from a newly designed container.
CAM Operators use computers in the manufacturing processes by controlling the cutting of metals and other materials. Most components of a Formula 1 racing car have been produced using Computer Assisted Manufacturing (CAM).
Can you see yourself being flown out to an oil rig to conduct repairs or to work on a tanker that has just sailed half way around the world? Then it’s possible that a career in Construction Steelwork is something you’d find interesting.
Fitters shape and assemble metal components to very precise tolerances through the skilled use of hand tools, measuring equipment using a variety of machines such as drills, lathes, grinders and milling machines.
If you’ve ever stood in a train carriage and watched the automatic doors working, you’ve seen fluid power in action. Fluid Power technicians install, maintain and modify pneumatic, hydraulic and electronically controlled fluid power systems.
Did you learn to sew at home or at school? And you enjoyed it? Then perhaps you should consider a career as a worker in making garments. These skilled workers make all sorts of great garments for women, men and children, such as dresses, coats, suits
With experience and further study, competent fitters may upgrade their qualifications to the technician, associate, or engineer level.
Mechatronics Technicians are responsible for manufacturing products that we use in everyday life such as a can of baked beans, a computer disk drive and a high-performance car.
If you have experienced those hot summer days when beads of sweat start to drip from your ears, chances are the one thing you wished for was air conditioning. These are the times when we need the services of a skilled Refrigeration Mechanic.
Described by some as origami with metal, Sheetmetal Workers manufacture a variety of products and components using thin sheetmetal materials. You are probably familiar with examples of their work such as industrial kitchen bench tops and tables.
Take a look at your car – the steering column, axles and crankshaft will all have been produced by a Turner. How do they do it? The Turner works with a variety of machines, including a lathe, which spins materials such as wood or metal.
Take a good look at your bike or car, it’s made up of smaller components that have been welded together. Welders create large objects by joining parts together. Welding is essential in the production of virtually every manufactured product involved.