Fitter (Turbocharger)

Roles & Responsibilities Strip down turbochargers, clean parts, and perform inspection for wear, damage, or failure, including checking bearing housing, shaft, turbine, and impeller. Use precision measuring tools (micrometers, verniers, dial gauges) to ensure tolerances for rotating parts are within manufacturer specifications. Reassemble turbochargers, ensuring proper balancing of the rotating assembly (shaft and wheels) to prevent premature failure. Operate workshop machinery such as lathes, drill presses, and grinders for cleaning or refurbishing components when necessary. Diagnose causes of turbocharger failure (e.g., oil starvation, foreign object damage, overheating) and provide technical advice.