Fitters are responsible for ensuring that a particular machinery or plant in the organization for which they are appointed are properly working without any problem in the fittings. Candidates appointed for the position of fitter are normally brought under the category of semi-skilled laborers and this position includes different types of fitters like Assistant Diesel Fitter, motor transport fitter, instrument fitter, ship fitter, electrical fitter, ICE fitter and track machine fitter.

As far as pay scale for the position of fitter in Government organizations is concerned, no standard pay scale is followed for this position and the pay scale depends on the type of organization for which they are appointed.

Recent government job notification with pay scale:

Since different pay scales are offered to the position of Fitter, the recent job notification issued by some government companies for this position along with the pay scale offered by the respective companies is given below:

• Assistant Diesel Fitter – Mormugao Port Trust – Rs.3900-4260-6860

• ICE Fitter (Skilled) – Indian Coast Guard – Rs.5200-20200+GP of Rs.1900

• Electrical Fitter (Skilled) – Indian Coast Guard – Rs.5200-20200+GP of Rs.1900

• Ship Fitter (Skilled) – Indian Coast Guard – Rs.5200-20200+GP of Rs.1900

• Instrument Fitter (Skilled) – Indian Coast Guard – Rs.5200-20200+GP of Rs.1900

• Motor Transport Fitter – Indian Coast Guard – Rs.5200-20200+GP of Rs.1900

• Welder-cum-fitter – Cochin Shipyard Limited – Consolidated salary of Rs.8600-18500 per month

• Fitter (Electrical) – Cochin Shipyard Limited – Consolidated salary of Rs.8600-18500 per month

• Fitter (Track Machine) – IRCON International Limited – Consolidated Salary of Rs.7500-15000 per month

• Electrical Fitter - IRCON International Limited – Consolidated Salary of Rs.7500-15000 per month

From the above-mentioned job notifications, it is clear that candidates can get an average pay scale Rs.5000 per month for the position of Fitter.

Educational qualification required for finding job opportunities as fitter:

The basic requirement is that candidates must have completed their class 10 under either state board scheme or central board scheme or matriculation. Furthermore, they must have completed their ITI in the respective field for which applications are invited. For instance, for the position of Electrical Fitter, candidates must have completed their ITI in the field of electrical and electronics. In most of the cases, candidates with ITI in the following branches are preferred for the position of fitter:

• Mechanical

• Power circuits & control

• Electronics

• Electrical

Age requirement:

Normally, the maximum age limit to apply for the position of Fitter in Government organizations in India is 30 years.

What are the job responsibilities of a fitter?

If a fitter works in a manufacturing or industrial unit, he will be responsible for working with large pipes and in case he is appointed for some commercial organizations, he will be required to work with smaller pipes. In both cases, he will have to first study the blue print of the machinery and should get a clear view of the fittings done on the plant or machinery. Then, he will have to choose the appropriate tool for effectively performing the duty entrusted to him. At the end of the day’s work, he will have to ensure the proper working of the machinery with respect to its fittings.