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Field Mechanical and Machine Trades × Clear all

Electroplater

Applying metal coatings to components by electroplating - for corrosion resistance, wear resistance or appearance. Chemistry-adjacent trade work with strict process and safety control.

Field Mechanical and Machine Trades
Setting Electroplating and metal finishing units, automotive and hardware supply chains
Skills tested Safety awareness Chemistry Quality control +1
Common routes ITI Electroplater
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Foundry worker

Making metal castings - preparing moulds, melting and pouring metal, and finishing the cast part. Hot, heavy, skilled work that sits behind most manufactured metal goods.

Field Mechanical and Machine Trades
Setting Foundries and casting units, usually in industrial clusters
Skills tested Safety awareness Practical hand skills Quality control +1
Common routes ITI Foundryman
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Industrial Fitter and Maintenance Technician

Fits, assembles, aligns, inspects and maintains machines using drawings, measurement and safe workshop practice.

Field Mechanical and Machine Trades
Setting Manufacturing, workshops, utilities, transport, process industries and maintenance services.
Skills tested Technical Maintenance Attention to Detail
Common routes ITI Marine Fitter ITI Fitter +1
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Sheet metal worker

Cutting, forming and joining sheet metal into ducting, panels, enclosures and fabricated parts. Factory and fabrication shop work, with HVAC ducting a steady source of demand.

Field Mechanical and Machine Trades
Setting Fabrication shops, HVAC ducting contractors, factories, automotive body shops
Skills tested Blueprint reading Practical hand skills Machine operation +1
Common routes ITI Sheet Metal Worker
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