Sep 17, 2007 15:09
16 yrs ago
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French term
polymécanicien
French to English
Tech/Engineering
Mechanics / Mech Engineering
Hi
Would anyone know what this would be in English? It's being used in contrast with "micro-engineer". Here's a definition found online:
Le polymécanicien fabrique des pièces, des outils et des dispositifs en métal, parfois aussi en matière synthétique. Ils assemblent des appareils, machines ou robots, programment, contrôlent, entretiennent et réparent des installations de production industrielle. La nature de leur travail dépend de la spécialité et de la taille de l'entreprise qui les emploie, ainsi que du département dans lequel ils sont actifs.
Many thanks!
Would anyone know what this would be in English? It's being used in contrast with "micro-engineer". Here's a definition found online:
Le polymécanicien fabrique des pièces, des outils et des dispositifs en métal, parfois aussi en matière synthétique. Ils assemblent des appareils, machines ou robots, programment, contrôlent, entretiennent et réparent des installations de production industrielle. La nature de leur travail dépend de la spécialité et de la taille de l'entreprise qui les emploie, ainsi que du département dans lequel ils sont actifs.
Many thanks!
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precision mechanic
Polymechanic may well be the right term, but I've never heard it before (and it's not in the dictionary), so I thought I'd offer an alternative. Polymécanicien seems to be a Swiss Fr term and the definition you have provided is from a website that indicates it's a four-year course of study, so definitely more specialised than general. Check this link: certsupp.ciriusintra.dk/ShowPdf.aspx?id=166&lang=2
It seems more in keeping with the info at http://www.geneve.ch/Cepta/mecanique_auto/polymecanicien.htm... although admittedly the former is from a Danish document!
It seems more in keeping with the info at http://www.geneve.ch/Cepta/mecanique_auto/polymecanicien.htm... although admittedly the former is from a Danish document!
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Comment: "Thanks Sarah. This is a tricky one! It's certainly a precision job and this keeps the mechanic/engineer distinction as pointed out by Terry. Thanks again to all for your help."
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Conor McAuley
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general / polyvalent mechanic vs specialised mechanic
That appears to br the gist of it.
Note from asker:
| This website seems to agree with you (translation from German I think) http://www.dividella.com/en/jobs/ausbildung_polymechanik.html |
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Terry Richards
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Fitter
That's what we used to call them in car factories. I don't know if the term is used in a wider context.
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Note added at 1 hr (2007-09-17 16:35:20 GMT)
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If they are skilled (and the context seems to say that) then fitter would be apporpriate. If they are less skilled, then I would call them an operator.
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Note added at 1 hr (2007-09-17 16:35:20 GMT)
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If they are skilled (and the context seems to say that) then fitter would be apporpriate. If they are less skilled, then I would call them an operator.
Note from asker:
| It's for a person using machine tools to produce large runs of watch parts. Sorry not to have been more precise. |
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polymechanic
I've found polymechanic which gets a reasonable number of hits including:
http://www.srtechnics.com/cms/index.asp?TopicID=280
Polymechanic
Work with precision
Hundredths and thousandths of millimetres can make all the difference between whether a piece of equipment works or not. But it’s not just on the items they manufacture that a polymechanic needs to work with precision; the same is true of the training itself. With new technologies constantly evolving and the new tasks they are regularly assigned, a polymechanic has to remain constantly abreast of all the latest developments.
That’s because polymechanics don’t just construct machines, equipment and tools; they also have to understand how they work and how to operate them – electrically, pneumatically, hydraulically or electronically. So technical knowledge is just as essential as manual abilities.
In fact, a polymechanic combines the skills of manufacturing and assembly in one. That’s why they work in such varied fields...
http://www.liebherr.com/jobs/en/23052_23058.asp?print=1
Polymechanics cover a comprehensive and interesting area ranging from independent programming and operation of CNC-controlled machining centers to production planning to production control. They design devices, order tools, control the progress or outsource tasks to subcontractors.
HTH
http://www.srtechnics.com/cms/index.asp?TopicID=280
Polymechanic
Work with precision
Hundredths and thousandths of millimetres can make all the difference between whether a piece of equipment works or not. But it’s not just on the items they manufacture that a polymechanic needs to work with precision; the same is true of the training itself. With new technologies constantly evolving and the new tasks they are regularly assigned, a polymechanic has to remain constantly abreast of all the latest developments.
That’s because polymechanics don’t just construct machines, equipment and tools; they also have to understand how they work and how to operate them – electrically, pneumatically, hydraulically or electronically. So technical knowledge is just as essential as manual abilities.
In fact, a polymechanic combines the skills of manufacturing and assembly in one. That’s why they work in such varied fields...
http://www.liebherr.com/jobs/en/23052_23058.asp?print=1
Polymechanics cover a comprehensive and interesting area ranging from independent programming and operation of CNC-controlled machining centers to production planning to production control. They design devices, order tools, control the progress or outsource tasks to subcontractors.
HTH
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thank you :-)
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Robin Salmon (X)
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thank you :-)
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all-rounder machining technician
'Machining technician' is a job description which corresponds to the definition given in the question; I've added 'all-rounder' to account for 'poly'.
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BTW, no disrespect here, most mechanics & fitters I've met were a lot more use than most engineers :)