Operates the following machines: drilling machine, capstan (turret) lathe, sawing machine, shearing machine, punching machine, rolling machine, grinding machine, or automatic machine which have been set up by other persons.

Takes charge of the overall operation of the supply chain management and establish cost effective strategy to support the business needs; plans and monitors the materials procurement activities of the company to meet in-house or customer’s just-in-time requirement.

Fits, assembles, erects, installs, services, repairs and tests mechanical plant, machinery and parts according to drawings and specifications and keeps records of work.

Plans and supervises the use of CAD, CAM or CAE tools to design and manufacture moulds and dies for production of metals/plastics products and related components; examines and prepares cost estimates on tools, jigs and fixtures, moulds and dies for manufacture of metals/plastics products and related components.

Sets up and operates common machine tools such as lathe, milling machine and surface grinding machine to produce components according to drawings and specifications.

Provides training for pre-employment and in-service technical personnel.

Studies and prepares cost estimates for the manufacture of products and related components; makes recommendations on changes in part design, materials and production methods to reduce product cost; examines manufacturing costs and provides updates on cost data.