Metal Engineering Process Worker

Metal Engineering Process Workers carry out routine tasks associated with the production of metal products. Some of the duties performed were: 

• arrange and place tools and metal products

• assemble and dismantle metal products like screwing and bolting

• use power hammers, presses and other metal cutting and shaping tools and machines

• use solder, spot welding and butt welding equipment

• transport tools, materials and workpieces to and from sites and workbenches 

• clean and prepare working surfaces

They are employed in most parts of Australia and primarily work in Manufacturing; Construction; and Wholesale Trade industries.

The occupation is projected to generate 12,300 jobs in 2018 to 10,500 by 2023. There are likely to be around 7,000 job vacancies over 5 years.

Metal Engineering Process trade workers are required to have diploma degree and relevant experience.

Specialisations:

• Boilermaker's Assistant

• Fitter's Assistant 

• Metal Forger's Assistant 

• Metal Moulder's Assistant