Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan for component assembly
- Applicable OHS, legislative and organisational requirements relevant to machine material are verified and complied with
- Work order is reviewed, confirmed and clarified with appropriate personnel
- OHS policies and procedures relevant to the assembly of components are to be followed throughout the application of this competency
- Work instructions are used to determine job requirements including design, tolerances, process, materials, finish and quality
- Assembly sequence is planned
- Procedures are determined for checking quality at each stage of the process
- Prepare for component assembly
- Fixing and joining devices are selected in line with work instructions and type of materials to be joined
- Suitable work area is selected for the task
- Components, hardware, fittings and attachments are collected
- Tools and equipment suitable to the fixing method are selected and checked for safe operation
- Required (if any) jigs are selected and checked for suitability for purpose
- Assemble components
- Components are laid out and joined using: jigs (if required), appropriate fastenings
- Hand and/or power tools and equipment are used as required
- Assembled instrument is checked for alignment and squareness, correct number and fittings of fasteners, hardware, fitting and attachments, conformity to work instruction and quality requirements
- Components which do not meet quality specifications are repaired or tagged for further processing or recycling/disposal
- Finished instruments are organised and stored in holding area ensuring there is no obstruction to traffic, products are not damaged in storage, incompatible items are not stored together, products are arranged to match the sequence of work
- Finalise component assembly
- Faulty and/or defective equipment is tagged and reported in accordance with workplace procedures
- Waste and scrap is removed following workplace procedures
- Tools and equipment used is cleaned, inspected for serviceable condition and stored appropriately in accordance with workplace procedures
- Equipment and work area clean-up is maintained in accordance with workplace procedures and professional standards