Mechanical engineering technicians provide technical support to mechanical engineers in producing and manufacturing mechanical machinery. They help make designs and adjustments, and perform tests. They also develop layouts and drawings, collate and interpret data and write reports.

Tasks

Tasks include -
(a) Providing technical assistance in research on and development of machines and mechanical installations, facilities and components, or testing prototypes;
(b) Designing and preparing layouts of machines and mechanical installations, facilities and components according to the specifications given;
(c) Preparing detailed estimates of quantities and costs of materials and labour required for manufacture and installation according to the specifications given;
(d) Monitoring technical aspects of manufacture, utilization, maintenance and repair of machines and mechanical installations, facilities and components to ensure satisfactory performance and compliance with specifications and regulations;
(e) Developing and monitoring the implementation of safety standards and procedures for marine survey work in relation to ships' hulls, equipment and cargoes;
(f) Assembling and installing new and modified mechanical assemblies, components, machine tools and controls, and hydraulic power systems;
(g) Conducting tests of mechanical systems, collecting and analysing data and assembling and installing mechanical assemblies in support of mechanical engineers;
(h) Ensuring that mechanical engineering designs and finished work are within specifications, regulations and contract provisions.