K1: Materials used in components/assemblies, for example, mild steel, aluminum, composites, copper, etc. Their use and application considerations include machinability, hardness, conductivity, cost, availability, and compatibility.
K2: Principles of design and operation, for example, design for cost, minimizing waste, productivity (speed), health and safety, reverse engineering
K3: Manufacturing and assembly processes, for example, filing, sawing, scraping, drilling, soldering, bolting, wire cutting, threading, etc
K4: Safe use of tools and equipment (hand and power tools); right tool for the job; requirements for machinery checks, adjustments, operation, and shutdown
K5: Component/assembly specifications, for example, electrical loading, load charts, torque settings, and tolerances. What they are and how to use them
K6: Techniques for measuring, marking, cutting, and drilling materials to the required size and shape accurately, safely, and economically and manufacturing processes
K7: Engineering mathematical and scientific principles; methods, techniques, graphical expressions, symbols, formulae, and calculations
K8: Engineering data, for example, electrical readings, vibration, speed, and calibration. What they are and how to interpret and use
K9: Component/assembly documentation. For example, bills of materials, standard operating procedures, inspection records, assembly instructions, and electrical/pneumatic/hydraulic circuit diagrams. What they are and how to interpret and use
K10: Quality standards for components/assembly, for example, drawing, calibration of equipment, and materials specification. How to ensure they have been met and assured. Application of ISO9001 (Quality Management Standard) in the workplace
K11: Health and safety, including Health & Safety at Work Act, personal protective equipment (PPE), manual handling, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH), Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER), Noise at Work Regulations, Electricity at Work regulations, risk assessments; how they must be applied in the workplace
K12: Environmental considerations; safe waste disposal, minimizing waste (reuse and recycle), energy efficiency.
K13: Who do they need to communicate with and when, and what communication techniques - verbal and written
K14: Planning techniques – resources, tools, equipment, people; time management
K15: Component/assembly quality checks, for example, checking tolerances, threads, and voltages. Types of faults that occur and problem-solving techniques, for instance, cause and effect, 5 Whys, flow process analysis, etc.
K16: Improvement techniques, for example, 5s methods, problem-solving techniques, value stream mapping, kaizen, contributing to effective team working, Total Productive Maintenance
K17: Fitters’ role in the broader operation. Limits of autonomy; reporting channels. Other functions that fitters could interact with include health & safety, quality assurance, business improvement/excellence, their purpose, and interdependencies. Internal and external customers
K18: Commercial considerations, including contractual arrangements (for example, penalty clauses and targets). How the role contributes to commercial operations
Skills
S1: Reading, interpreting, and understanding the component/assembly specification, diagrams, drawings, and work instructions
S2: Planning component/assembly task – materials, tools, and equipment
S3: Preparing work area for component/assembly task; sourcing required resources, tools/equipment
S4: Carryout relevant planning and preparation activities before commencing work activity and know how to source required resources and interpret detailed drawings, specifications, and job instructions
S5: Checking tools during and after task completion; identifying and reporting defects
S6: Measuring and testing, checking/inspecting component/assembly, for example, use of micrometers, verniers, multimeters, volt meter
S7: Problem-solving; analyzing the issue and fixing the issue where appropriate
S8: Applying improvement techniques; recommending/implementing solutions where appropriate
S9: Communicating with colleagues and customers (internal or external)
S10: Completing component/assembly documentation, for example, job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation
S11: Reporting work outcomes and issues
S12: Restoring the work area on completion of the activity; returning any resources and consumables to the appropriate location and housekeeping.
S13: Disposing of waste by waste streams; recycling/reusing where appropriate
S14: Operating within limits of responsibility
S15: Operating in line with quality, health & safety, and environmental policy and procedures; identifying risks and hazards and identifying control measures where applicable
Behaviors
B1: Takes personal responsibility and is resilient. For example, they have a health and safety first attitude, a disciplined and responsible approach to risk, work diligently regardless of how much they are being supervised, accept responsibility for managing their own time and workload, and stay motivated and committed when facing challenges.
B2: Works effectively in teams. For example, they integrate with the team, support other people, and consider the implications of their actions on other people and the business while working effectively to complete the task.
B3: Effective communicator and personable. For example, an open and honest communicator; communicates using appropriate methods, listens well to others and, has a positive, respectful attitude, adjusts their approach to take account of equality and diversity considerations.
B4: Focuses on quality and problem-solving. For example, he follows instructions and guidance, demonstrates attention to detail, follows a logical approach to problem-solving, and seeks opportunities to improve quality, speed, and efficiency.
B5: Committed to continuous personal development. For example, he reflects on skills, knowledge, and behaviors, seeks opportunities to develop, adapts to different situations, environments, or technologies, and has a positive attitude to feedback and advice.