Metal Fabricator
OSCA 331131·ANZSCO 322311
44,900
9.2%
1.2%
38 yrs
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
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About this career
Marks off and fabricates structural steel and other metal stock to make, assemble or repair metal products, pipes and structures, such as boilers and pressure vessels.
What they typically do
- Studies blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine fabrication job requirements
- Measures and marks out the size, shape and location of cutouts and joints on metal stock
- Uses specialised tools to cut, bend or shape metal into the desired structure or product
- Joins metal sections together by welding, bolting and riveting
- Examines welds for width of bead, penetration and precision, and performs necessary repairs or reworks
- Cleans and smooths welds by filing, chiselling and grinding
- May program machinery or computer-aided fabrication tools to optimise the metal fabrication process
Where they work
States and territories
Share of workers by location
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Metal Fabricator.
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