precision instrument assembler

Code 7311.4

Precision instrument assemblers read blueprints and assembly drawings to assemble precision instruments such as micrometers, gauges, thermostats and utility meters. They collect the different components and piece them together using hand tools or machinery. Furthermore they calibrate the instruments and test their precision.

Essential skills

Knowledge

  • instrumentation equipment
  • instrument performance elements
  • instrumentation engineering
  • precision measuring instruments
  • precision mechanics
  • quality standards
  • blueprints

Skills and competences

  • Montar equipos
  • apply health and safety standards
  • pack goods
  • set tolerances
  • read assembly drawings
  • read standard blueprints
  • operate precision measuring equipment
  • assemble instrumentation equipment
  • wear appropriate protective gear

Transversal competences

  • calibrate precision instrument
  • monitor manufacturing quality standards
  • test instrumentation equipment
  • report defective manufacturing materials

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This service uses the ESCO classification of the European Commission and the Mapha Taxonomy developed by OTIC SOFOFA (CC BY 4.0), in an adapted version. Group codes come from the ILO's ISCO-08. See sources and licences