Construction Equipment Technician Metal, Machinery & Related Trades Workers

Theoretical and practical applications of the science studying the action of displacements and forces on physical bodies to the development of machinery and mechanical devices.

Equipment required for handling building materials in all stages of construction, from foundation work to external and internal finish.

Check machinery and equipment to ensure reliable performance during use and operations in worksites.

Read and interpret such technical resources such as digital or paper drawings and adjustment data in order to properly set up a machine or working tool, or to assemble mechanical …

Inspect heavy equipment for construction projects before each use. Maintain the machine in good working order, taking care of small repairs and alerting the responsible person in case of serious …

Use soldering equipment, such as a soldering gun, a soldering torch or a gas-powered iron, to melt and join together pieces of metal or steel.

Use welding equipment to melt and join together pieces of metal or steel; wear protective eyewear during the working process.

Perform regular maintenance, possibly including corrections and alterations, on a machine or machine tool to ensure it remains in a proper productive state.

Perform tests putting a system, machine, tool or other equipment through a series of actions under actual operating conditions in order to assess its reliability and suitability to realise its …

Record data which has been identified specifically during preceding tests in order to verify that outputs of the test produce specific results or to review the reaction of the subject …

Identify, report and repair equipment damage and malfunctions; communicate with field representatives and manufacturers to obtain repair and replacement components.

Use equipment to test performance and operation of machinery.

Supervise the operation of heavy-duty equipment. Compute the availability of the equipment. Schedule maintenance periods.

Monitor the performance of heavy-duty equipment. Record troubleshooting, ensure that all operations comply with safety and health requirements.

The power transmission systems that use the force of flowing liquids to transmit power.

The products, brands and suppliers active in the construction field.

The offered construction materials, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.

The functioning of electronic circuit boards, processors, chips, and computer hardware and software, including programming and applications. Apply this knowledge to ensure electronic equipment runs smoothly.

The application of pressurised gas to produce mechanical motion.

The various wood products such as lumber and furniture, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.

Provide relevant recommendations following the conclusion of an investigation; ensure that recommendations are duly considered and where appropriate acted upon.

Explain technical details to non-technical customers, stakeholders, or any other interested parties in a clear and concise manner.

Estimate the cost implications of restoring and replacing products or parts.

Install equipment which is dependent on electric currents or electromagnetic fields in order to work, or equipment to generate, transfer or measure such currents and fields. This equipment includes switchboards, …

Install systems and components that use liquid fluid power to create mechanical movements such as hydraulic pumps, valves, hydraulic motors, hydraulic cylinders and other elements that power hydraulic machinery.

Install systems and components that use pneumatics to create mechanical movements such as air brakes, pneumatic cylinders, air compressors and other systems.

Test electrical equipment for malfunctions. Take safety measures, company guidelines, and legislation concerning electrical equipment into account. Clean, repair and replace parts and connections as required.

Check and repair electronic equipment. Detect malfunction, locate faults and take measures to prevent damage.

Perform routine maintenance and repairs on systems which use pressurised fluids to provide power to machines and equipment.

Command products from relevant suppliers to get convenient and profitable products to purchase.

Identify and assess factors that may jeopardise the success of a project or threaten the organisation's functioning. Implement procedures to avoid or minimise their impact.

Prepare documents with legal value which prove that an installation or a facility is conform to the regulations.

Secure the operation site fixing boundaries, restricting access, placing signs and taking other measures in order to guarantee public and staff safety.

Identify operating problems, decide what to do about it and report accordingly.

Use elements of protective clothing such as steel-tipped shoes, and gear such as protective goggles, in order to minimise risk of accidents in construction and to mitigate any injury if …

Write the results and conclusions of the inspection in a clear and intelligible way. Log the inspection's processes such as contact, outcome, and steps taken.

Write records of the repairs and maintenance interventions undertaken, of parts and materials used, and other repair facts.

Provide advice on mining and equipment for mineral treatment; communicate and collaborate with engineering experts.

Inspect heavy-duty surface mining machinery and equipment. Identify and report defects and abnormalities.

Check forestry equipment to make sure that it is in working order.

Monitor formal or official viewings and examinations in order to regularly test and inspect property and equipment.

Explain and demonstrate the use of training equipment and system functions.