3115 Mechanical Engineering Technicians
Mechanical engineering technicians perform technical tasks to aid in mechanical engineering research and in the design, manufacture, assembly, construction, operation, maintenance and repair of machines, components and mechanical equipment. Tasks include - (a) providing technical assistance in research on and development of machines and mechanical installations, facilities and components, or testing prototypes; (b) designing and preparing layouts of machines and mechanical installations, facilities and components, according to the specifications given; (c) preparing detailed estimates of quantities and costs of materials and labour required for manufacture and installation, according to the specifications given; (d) monitoring technical aspects of manufacture, utilization, maintenance and repair of machines and mechanical installations, facilities and components to ensure satisfactory performance and compliance with specifications and regulations; (e) developing and monitoring the implementation of safety standards and procedures for marine survey work in relation to ships’ hulls, equipment and cargoes; (f) assembling and installing new and modified mechanical assemblies, components, machine tools and controls, and hydraulic power systems; (g) conducting tests of mechanical systems, collecting and analysing data, and assembling and installing mechanical assemblies in support of mechanical engineers; (h) ensuring that mechanical engineering designs and finished work are within specifications, regulations and contract provisions. Examples of the occupations classified here: - Aeronautics engineering technician - Marine engineering technician - Marine surveyor - Mechanical engineering estimator - Mechanical engineering technician Some related occupations classified elsewhere: - Industrial machinery mechanic - 7233 - Mechanical machinery assembler - 8211.
Where 3115 sits in the ISCO-08 hierarchy
- >3 Technicians and Associate Professionals
- >>31 Science and Engineering Associate Professionals
- >>>311 Physical and Engineering Science Technicians
- >>>>3115 Mechanical Engineering Technicians
- >>>>3115 Mechanical Engineering Technicians
3115 in other classification systems
Equivalent and related codes across 2 other systems. Click any code to see its full definition, hierarchy, and crosswalks.
- 04849c5c-9236-4a75-aabb-11c6d03e459cbroadmarine engineering technician
- 05a55bb3-68d6-4ff0-83fd-46a68a45a598broadaerospace engineering technician
- 0f2c04f1-9001-4a77-884f-1ea16949f6f6broadrolling stock engineering technician
- 11833a96-fc27-4b03-a53d-892ac891a2bbbroadproduction engineering technician
- 3046f16d-1f7d-408f-b9a5-155410fbd2eabroadpneumatic engineering technician
- 384ed128-e86e-4dd8-96ff-b6e6657cb027broadmarine surveyor
- 3ce9c89d-6f1a-48b5-942d-386e46e2fd06broadheating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration engineering technician
- 42e9d1c5-76f1-41ef-996e-38d5ac711a31broadrolling stock inspector
- 444c9aa9-578d-4a9a-9949-99ef1bacb20ebroadautomotive engineering technician
- 80a648c5-ecb7-40e6-a4d4-7680291ffa74broadrolling stock engine tester
- 17-3021broadAerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians
- 17-3024broadElectro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians
- 17-3027broadMechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians
- 17-3029broadEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other
Other ISCO-08 codes under 3115 Mechanical Engineering Technicians
- 3111Chemical and Physical Science Technicians
- 3112Civil Engineering Technicians
- 3113Electrical Engineering Technicians
- 3114Electronics Engineering Technicians
- 3116Chemical Engineering Technicians
- 3117Mining and Metallurgical Technicians
- 3118Draughtspersons
- 3119Physical and Engineering Science Technicians Not Elsewhere Classified
Frequently asked questions
- What is ISCO-08 3115?
- ISCO-08 3115 is "Mechanical Engineering Technicians". Mechanical engineering technicians perform technical tasks to aid in mechanical engineering research and in the design, manufacture, assembly, construction, operation, maintenance and repair of machines, components and mechanical equipment. Tasks include - (a) providing technical assistance in research on and development of machines and mechanical installations, facilities and components, or testing prototypes; (b) designing and preparing layouts of machines and mechanical installations, facilities and components, according to the specifications given; (c) preparing detailed estimates of quantities and costs of materials and labour required for manufacture and installation, according to the specifications given; (d) monitoring technical aspects of manufacture, utilization, maintenance and repair of machines and mechanical installations, facilities and components to ensure satisfactory performance and compliance with specifications and regulations; (e) developing and monitoring the implementation of safety standards and procedures for marine survey work in relation to ships’ hulls, equipment and cargoes; (f) assembling and installing new and modified mechanical assemblies, components, machine tools and controls, and hydraulic power systems; (g) conducting tests of mechanical systems, collecting and analysing data, and assembling and installing mechanical assemblies in support of mechanical engineers; (h) ensuring that mechanical engineering designs and finished work are within specifications, regulations and contract provisions. Examples of the occupations classified here: - Aeronautics engineering technician - Marine engineering technician - Marine surveyor - Mechanical engineering estimator - Mechanical engineering technician Some related occupations classified elsewhere: - Industrial machinery mechanic - 7233 - Mechanical machinery assembler - 8211.
- How does ISCO-08 3115 map to other classification systems?
- 3115 Mechanical Engineering Technicians has equivalents in ESCO Occupations (04849c5c-9236-4a75-aabb-11c6d03e459c, 05a55bb3-68d6-4ff0-83fd-46a68a45a598, 0f2c04f1-9001-4a77-884f-1ea16949f6f6, +22 more); SOC 2018 (17-3021, 17-3024, 17-3027, +1 more). These crosswalks let you translate this code between ISCO-08 and 2 other classification systems.
- What is the parent category of 3115?
- 3115 Mechanical Engineering Technicians sits under 3115 Mechanical Engineering Technicians in the ISCO-08 hierarchy.
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