Fitter (General)
OSCA 332231·ANZSCO 323211
75,800
7.7%
2.1%
40 yrs
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
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Courses linked to this job include Certificate III in Engineering - Fixed and Mobile Plant Mechanic.
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About this career
Fits and assembles metal parts and subassemblies to fabricate production machines and other equipment.
What they typically do
- Reads and interprets engineering drawings and specifications
- Measures and fits metal components using hand tools, power tools and machines
- Prepares and configures machine tools for specific jobs, and ensures correct fixtures, settings and tools are applied
- Assembles metal parts and subassemblies according to engineering specifications
- Fits fabricated metal parts into products and assembles metal parts and subassemblies to produce machines and equipment
- Repairs and maintains machines and equipment by replacing or repairing faulty parts
- Operates machines and equipment to fabricate metal components
- Tests and adjusts machines and equipment to ensure proper functioning
Where they work
States and territories
Share of workers by location
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Fitter (General).
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Certificate III in Engineering - Fixed and Mobile Plant Mechanic
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