Metal Casting, Forging and Finishing Trades Workers

Metal Casting, Forging and Finishing Trades Workers manufacture mould patterns and create sand moulds and cores to produce metal castings. They heat and hammer metal into shape, and build, repair, coat and polish metal parts and articles.

Metal Casting, Forging and Finishing Trade Workers are employed in many parts of Australia. They primarily work in Agriculture; Forestry and Fishing; Manufacturing and Wholesale Trade industries.

Although the sector is small, the number of people working in this occupation grew very strongly over the past 5 years and employment forecast remains strong in the next 5 years: from 5,100 in 2018 to 5,100 by 2023 or  around 3,000 job vacancies in 5 years.

Metal Casting, Forging and Finishing Trade Workers are required to have diploma degree and relevant experience.

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Blacksmith 

ANZSCO ID 322111

Job Description

Shape and repair metal articles like tongs, edged tools, hooks, chains, machine and structural components

Specialisation

• Hammer Smith

• Spring Maker

• Tool-Smith

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Electroplater

ANZSCO ID 322112

Job Description

Coat items with metal for aesthetic, protection and conductivity purposes

Specialisation

• Anodiser

• Electrofarmer

Farrier

ANZSCO ID 322113

Job Description

Use a variety of tools such as rasps and nippers to trim and shape a horse’ hooves

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Metal Casting Trades Worker

ANZSCO ID 322114

Job Description

Build patterns and moulds for metal castings

Specialisation

• Coremaker

• Metal Moulder

Metal Polisher

ANZSCO ID 322115

Job Description

Grinds, files, or sands surfaces of metal items using metal finishing techniques, such as automobile bodies and household appliances