Fitter General

A Mechanical Fitter is responsible for fitting and assembling parts made from metal and other materials to make production machinery. 

This mechanical general fitter course is designed to equip the trainee with the requisite knowledge in the assembly and fitting of machine parts and industrial equipment. It prepares graduates to be engineering specialists who install, maintain and/or repair machines, plant, and equipment for a large variety of industries such as manufacturing, aeronautical, maritime, and mining, food processing and packaging industries.

A graduate of this NITA certificate program in General Fitting will be able to perform the following tasks:

• measures and marks out work to be done
• assemble and fit machined parts
• tighten and adjust the fits/joins
• clean and lubricate machine parts
• troubleshoot and repair equipment/machinery
• operate power machinery
• inspect, maintain (service) and install machines
• maintain equipment/machinery records