Job Description
Technician performs technical tasks either independently or under the direction of an engineer. They hold different posts such as Mechanical Engineering Technician, Mechanical Draughtsman, Manufacturing/ Production/ Industrial Engineering Technician, Foreman or Supervisor according to their specialty and skills.
The duties of a mechanical technician are as follows:
Assist in the design, development, fabrication, construction, installation and operation of mechanical plants and equipment
Ensure the smooth operation of the production system and equipment
Repair and maintain machinery and instruments
Qualities and Qualifications
Possess necessary technical knowledge so as to understand the ideas of engineers and to put them into practice
Can make good judgements and possess organisational skills
Active in acquiring technical knowledge for skills upgrading
Complete Secondary 5 and acquire formal education followed by 2-year organised on-the-job training or
Complete Secondary 5 and undergo apprenticeship training
Qualified craftsmen may upgrade themselves as technician through further studies
Career Path
Training Route
Note*: Qualifications earned prior to the apprenticeship such as completion of a basic craft course may lead to a reduction in the period of apprenticeship up to maximum of 12 months.