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Occupation Code: 3115 Mechanical Engineering Technician
Alternative titles: Mechanical Maintenance Technician, Facilities Technician, Machinery Maintenance Worker, Industrial Machinery Mechanic, HVAC Technician
Job description and duties
Mechanical Engineering Technicians are responsible for the upkeep of machinery and equipment such as air-conditioning systems, heating and ventilation units, photovoltaic systems, pumping stations and industrial plant equipment. A Mechanical Engineering Technician is typically expected to:
• Design and prepare layouts of machines and mechanical installations, facilities and components (where applicable)
• Assist the Engineer in the preparation of detailed estimates of resources required for the development and installation of machinery and equipment
• Assemble and install machinery and equipment under the direction of the Mechanical Engineer
• Conduct tests of mechanical systems, collect and analyse data and report on the results
• Perform checks and diagnostic tests on machinery and equipment
• Adjust, recalibrate, add or replace parts to machinery and equipment
• Carry out preventive maintenance and servicing of machines and equipment on a regular basis
• Carry out corrective maintenance
• Provide support to Mechanical Engineers in
research and development processes
• Keep accurate and updated documentation including maintenance and service logbooks,
technical reports and inventory records
Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning (HVAC) Technicians would typically be expected to:
• Carry out installations and planned maintenance of existing systems in line with local refrigerant handling legislation
• Diagnose faults and carry out the necessary repairs
• Calibrate and replace refrigeration compressors
Work environment
Mechanical Engineering Technicians are required in a number of sectors including building services, electricity generation and distribution, accommodation activities, manufacturing and information and communications technology. Work settings include offices, laboratories, factories and/or plants. One may also be required to work on-site at client’s premises.
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