Maintenance and Diagnostics Engineer - Tasks and specialisations
Mataaro Tiaki/Tātari Pūkaha
Tasks & duties
Maintenance and diagnostics engineers may do some or all of the following:
- study and interpret engineering drawings
- decide on suitable materials and working methods
- measure and mark out metals for cutting
- set and operate machines
- cut and shape metals
- check work for accuracy
- join metal pieces by welding
- repair machines and their parts
- carry out maintenance checks on machines and diagnose any faults
- clean and install equipment and machinery.
Kerry Hollyman reconditioning a reduction box
Knowledge of formulae is important for working out how much material to use
Updated
September 2009
