Fitter (Mechanical Assembly)
Assembles sub-components into mechanical products with hand and power tools, and checks quality against the drawings.
Overview
A Fitter – Mechanical Assembly is trained to produce a mechanical product. Mechanical products are made up of different sub-components. These sub-components are assembled with hand tools, portable power tools, manually operated machine tools etc. as per given specifications. Along with assembling these parts, fitters are expected to check the quality of the work piece using measuring equipment and as per specifications in the drawings of the objects.
Where they work
- Manufacturing companies
- Machine tool companies
- Machine distributors
Work environment
Work is 5 days a week and a minimum of 8 hours per day. Shift system is available. Job opportunities also exist abroad in this line.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field.
Skills and interests
This career might suit you if…
- You like to assemble things
- You like to figure out how things work
- You have good hand-to-eye coordination
- You are comfortable being in a team
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 and with one year of experience as a Fitter Fabricator or Machinist you can enrol for a National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF) course in Fitter – Mechanical Assembly.
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
This list of institutes is indicative only.
Government institutes
- Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) (multiple cities across India)
- Central Tool Room & Training Centre (CTTC), Bhubaneswar, Odisha
- National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research (NITTTR), Chandigarh
- Government Polytechnic (multiple cities across India)
- Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology (RGIT), Mumbai, Maharashtra
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
- 1Not reproduced — the card prints the Sewing Machine Operator ladder here; see the note below.
Expected income
₹6,000 – ₹25,000 per month
As printed, this is the salary of a Fitter – Mechanical Assembly with up to 3 years' experience. The figures are indicative and subject to change.
SourceRelated careers to explore
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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
T Niranjan — From Srikakulam District, he completed his ITI education in Srikakulam and joined the Skill Development Institute (SDI), Visakhapatnam to further enhance his skills in the Fitter trade. After successful completion of the training he secured a job with Prime Meiden Ltd. Nellore, an Indo-Japanese joint venture company, and is now earning a salary of INR 16,000 per month. He is thankful to SDI-Visakhapatnam for the opportunity.
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 925 (NCERT / UNICEF India / PSSCIVE Bhopal, First Edition, April 2025).
- Income source: https://bit.ly/3XYuQug
- Last reviewed on this site: 2026-08-21
The growth path printed on this card — Helper → Worker → Specialized Sewing Machine Operator → Process Supervisor — belongs to the Sewing Machine Operator card, so it is not reproduced. Check the progression with the employer or training provider.
Eligibility, fees, exam patterns and admissions change often. Always verify current details on official institute, exam-body or government websites before making decisions.