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Fitter And Turner

OSCA 332232·ANZSCO 323212

Employed

9,100

Part-time share

8%

Female share

1.3%

Median age

39 yrs

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

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About this career

Fits, assembles, grinds and shapes metal parts and subassemblies to fabricate production machines and other equipment.

What they typically do

  • Reads blueprints and technical specifications to understand the requirements for the metal component to be machined
  • Prepares and configures machine tools for specific jobs, and ensures correct fixtures, settings and tools are applied
  • Operates lathes to create cylindrical parts
  • Fits and assembles metal parts and subassemblies according to engineering specifications
  • Uses hand tools and power tools to grind, file and polish metal parts
  • Tests and adjusts completed machines and equipment to ensure proper functioning
  • Inspects finished products for quality and accuracy
  • Performs operational maintenance of machinery

Where they work

Manufacturing

States and territories

Share of workers by location

QLD
38.4%
VIC
32.2%
NSW
12.6%
SA
9.6%
WA
3.5%
TAS
2.5%
NT
0.9%
ACT
0.2%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Fitter And Turner.

No qualification pathways published on training.gov.au yet.