Metal Fitters and Machinists fit and put together fabricated metal parts into products, set up and operate machining tools and production machines to shape metal stock and castings. They primarily work in Manufacturing, Mining, and Other Services.
The occupation experienced steady growth for the past five years and will continue in the next five years, from 111,500 in 2018 to 113,800 by 2023. or around 17,000 job vacancies in 5 years.
Metal Fitters and Machinists are required to have a diploma, relevant experience, and registration.
Fitter (General)
ANZSCO ID 323211
Job Description
fits and assembles structural frameworks and housings from materials such as angle iron, l-beams, and plate steel, operating hand tools and welding tool
Specialisation
Computer Numeric Control Setter
Diesel Fitter-Mechanic, Fitter-Machinist
Fitter-Mechanic
Maintenance Fitter
Mechanic (Diesel and Heavy Earthmoving Equipment)
Plant Mechanic
Fitter and Turner
ANZSCO ID 323212
Job Description
Manufacture, construct, assemble and fit component parts for machinery
Specialisation
Fitter Armament (Army)
Fitter-Welder
ANZSCO ID 323213
Job Description
Lay out, fit and fabricate metal components to assemble structural platforms, such as machinery frames, bridge parts, and pressure vessels
Metal Machinist (First Class)
ANZSCO ID 323214
Job Description
Install and operates machine tools to shape and form metal stock and castings to fine tolerances, using detailed drawings and specifications
Specialisation
Aircraft Machinist
Automotive Machinist
Metal Machine Setter
Metal Turner
Milling Machinist
Vertical Borer
Textile, Clothing and Footwear Mechanic
ANZSCO ID 323215
Job Description
Set up and service industrial or domestic sewing machines used in the production of yarn, textiles or footwear.
Loom Tuner
Sewing Machine Mechanic
Metal Fitters and Machinists nec
ANZSCO ID 323299
Job Description
This occupation group covers Metal Fitters and Machinists not elsewhere classified. Occupations in this group include Printing Engineer
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