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Job Title: Assistant Mechanic (ILO, Classification: 8-49-45)
Level of Skill: Operative
Job Description:
To assist in erecting, setting,
overhauling, converting, modifying |
and repairing machinery in one or
more sections of a spinning mill.
Job Skill Standards:
I. Trade Theory:
1. Have a mechanical engineering
knowledge of gearing, belting,
screw threads, keys and bearings,
etc.
2. Understand the construction, 2. HIS—* :
working principle and operation
of machinery in one or more
sections of a spinning mill.
3. Know the different kinds _of
engineer's tools and textile
gauges and their applications.
4. Know the dangerous parts and 4. ^0^—:
safety devices on one or more
spinning machines.
5. Know the names of the main 5. MS— :
parts of machinery in one or
more sections of a spinning mill.
6. Be aware of >the importance of 6. §81R/J N '!
careful handling of gauges and
machine parts.
7. Be aware of the importance of 7.
correct machine alignment and g* 0
settings on spinning machines.
8. Know the different types f of g.
lubricant and their applications
and the importance of keeping
oil holes and grease cups free
from dirt.
9. Be aware of the importance of 9.
keeping the working parts of a
machine in a clean condition.
10. Have a general knowledge of 10. :^f—
electricity.
II. Know the fire prevention and
fire-fighting procedure.
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