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How many Mechanic's Mate jobs are available on Pertemps?

There are 5 Mechanic's Mate jobs available on Pertemps right now.

What does a Mechanic's Mate do?

Jobholders in this unit group assist the work of machine operatives and perform a variety of manual tasks in foundries, engineering and allied trades and in other process and plant operations not elsewhere classified in MINOR GROUP 913: Elementary Process Plant Occupations.

Tasks required include:

• Assists with the operation of furnaces and the preparation of castings.
• Assists in setting up attachments on plant and machinery, and operates saws, shears or other equipment.
• Conveys goods, materials, equipment, etc. to work area, assists in setting up machinery and equipment and prepares tools, lamps and other equipment for use.
• Assists operative to mark out, bend, drill, galvanise, coat and otherwise machine metal.
• Loads and unloads vehicles, trucks and trolleys.
• Removes finished pieces from work area, paints or fixes identification labels or markers on products or containers.
• Clears machine blockages, cleans machinery, equipment and tools, keeps work area tidy and clears waste and any spillages.
• Performs a variety of manual tasks in relation to the operation of coke ovens, boilers, blast furnaces and other engineering trades.

What are the entry requirements for a Mechanic's Mate?

No academic qualifications are required. On-the- job training is provided. NVQs/SVQs may be available in some areas.