Fitter (Fabrication)
Identifies metals and tools and carries out fitting and fabrication work — measuring, marking, sawing, grinding, drilling and inspecting components.
Overview
A Fitter – Fabrication is trained to identify metals and tools required to build the required component as per details given in the drawing of the component. Their work involves fitting and fabrication operations like measuring, marking out, sawing, grinding, drilling, chiselling, threading, tapping, scraping, manual lapping and inspecting of components created in order to fit a structure as per specifications. It also involves basic oxy-fuel gas cutting and basic manual arc welding under supervision.
Where they work
- Manufacturing companies
- Machine tools companies
- Machine distributors
Work environment
Work is 5/6 days a week and a minimum of 8/9 hours per day. Shift system is available. Job opportunities also exist abroad in this line of work.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field.
Skills and interests
This career might suit you if…
- You like to build and assemble things
- You like solving mathematical problems
- You have good hand-to-eye coordination
- You can follow instructions well
Eligibility and education roadmap
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment. NSQF course levels, entry requirements and availability change — verify with the training provider.
- 1Minimum qualification: after completion of class 10, with a minimum age of 18, you can enrol for a National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF) course in Fitter – Fabrication.
Forms, exams and applications
Exam names above are as printed in the source card. Application windows, eligibility and syllabi change — always check the official notification for current dates.
Where to apply
The course is offered by the different departments. This list of institutes is indicative only.
Government institutes
- Central Tool Room & Training Centre (CTTC), Bhubaneswar, Odisha
- Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) (multiple cities across India)
- Government Polytechnic (multiple cities across India)
- Engineering Staff College of India (ESCI), Hyderabad, Telangana
These institute lists are indicative examples from the source card, not a ranked or complete directory. Always verify accreditation on the institute's official website.
Career outcomes
Growth path
- 1Fitter – Fabrication
- 2Supervisor – Fabrication/Assembly
- 3Manager Manufacturing
Expected income
₹6,000 – ₹20,000 per month
As printed: a fresher earns about INR 6,000 to 10,000 per month, and a Fitter – Fabrication with over 3 years' experience about INR 18,000 to 20,000 per month. The figures are indicative and subject to change. The short link to the source contains a character that cannot be read with certainty (O or 0), so it is not shown.
Related careers to explore
Helper - Fabrication
Assists with fabrication work — cutting, welding and fitting — in the construction sector, and learns the equipment used in the trade.
Mechanical Fitter
Maintains and repairs mechanical systems in heavy earth-moving machinery — crushers, pumps, forklifts, vehicles and compressors used in a mine.
Student action plan
What you can do this month
- Read this whole roadmap and note any subjects, exams or institutes you don't recognise yet.
- Talk to a teacher or school counsellor about how your current subjects connect to Any Stream.
- Look for a school club, competition or online course related to building.
- Shortlist 2–3 institutes from the list above and check their official website for current admission details.
- Save this career and compare it with 1–2 others you're considering.
Example from the field
Abhishek Trivedi — A resident of Lachhipur village in Raebareli District of UP. After passing the Class 12 exam in 2014 he was unemployed and working part time in an internet parlour on a monthly salary of INR 2,000. He then came to know of the training and job placement opportunities offered by SDI, Raebareli. After counselling he was selected for training in the Fitter trade and underwent a 3-month course at SDI Raebareli on Pipe Fitter – City Gas Distribution. After successfully completing the training in February 2018 he was selected as a Pipe Fitter by Sanbhav Project Pvt. Ltd., working on behalf of Green Gas Limited to lay and maintain pipeline in Kanpur city, with a monthly salary of INR 12,000.
SourceThis profile is shared for training/educational purposes only, as printed in the source card.
Sources and update notice
- Career card source: Exploring Career Paths with Career Cards, Volume 2, printed page 923 (NCERT / UNICEF India / PSSCIVE Bhopal, First Edition, April 2025).
- Last reviewed on this site: 2026-08-21
Eligibility, fees, exam patterns and admissions change often. Always verify current details on official institute, exam-body or government websites before making decisions.