Metal Fitters And MacHinists Nec
ANZSCO 323299
3,800
9%
1%
36 yrs
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy. They are shown as unavailable rather than zero.
About this career
Other Metal Fitters and Machinists includes jobs like Printing Engineer.
What they typically do
- Studies drawings and specifications to determine suitable material, method and sequence of operations and machine settings.
- Fits fabricated metal parts into products and assembles metal parts and sub-assemblies to produce machines and equipment.
- Checks fabricated and assembled metal parts for accuracy, clearance and fit using precision measuring instruments.
- Sets guides, stops and other controls on machining tools, sets up prescribed cutting and shaping tools and dies in machines and presses, and sets controls for textile machines.
- Forms metal stock and castings to fine tolerance using machining tools to press, cut, grind, plane, bore and drill metal.
- Cuts, threads, bends and installs hydraulic and pneumatic pipes and lines.
- Diagnoses faults and performs operational maintenance of machines, and overhauls and repairs mechanical parts and fluid power equipment.
- May erect machines and equipment on-site.
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Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Metal Fitters And MacHinists Nec.
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Advanced Diploma of Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering
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