Fitter and Turner

OFO Code: 652302

Last checked 3 October 2026

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1. Occupation identity

OFO code: 652302
Occupation: Fitter and Turner
Classification: OFO 2021
Major group: SKILLED AGRICULTURAL, FORESTRY, FISHERY, CRAFT AND RELATED TRADES WORKERS
Unit group: 6523 · Metal Working Machine Tool Setters and Operators

Official description
Metal working machine tool setters and operators set and/or operate, various machine tools working to fine tolerances.

Trade occupation in the OFO source

More official OFO detail

Specialisations: Printers Mechanic, Industrial Mechanician

Setting one or more types of machine tool for production of metal articles in standardised series
Performing similar tasks when machining plastics and other metal substitutes
Observing machine operations to detect work piece defects or machine malfunctions, adjusting machines as necessary
Changing worn machine accessories, such as cutting tools and brushes, using hand tools
Operating and monitoring metalworking machines, such as lathes, milling, planning, boring, drilling, grinding or honing machines, including multi-purpose numerically controlled metalworking machines
Inspecting work pieces for defects, and measuring work pieces to determine accuracy of machine operation, using rules, templates, or other measuring instruments

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