Metal Casting, Forging and Finishing Trades Workers

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. Common duties include: 

• select metal stock for job requirements

• heat metal in forges and furnaces and hammer, punch and cut metal using hand tools and machine presses

• temper and harden finished articles by quenching in oil or water baths or by cooling gradually in air

• prepare electrolytic and silver solutions for electroforming, and apply solution to the objects to be coated

• cut, trim, shape and smooth stock to create mould patterns

• fill boxes with sand and setting patterns in place, and pour molten metal into moulds

• apply refractory paint and position cores in moulds

• finish metal and articles by polishing and buffing and applying chemical finishes

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

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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

Metal workers make patterns and moulds for metal castings, heat and hammer metal into shape, and repair metal parts and equipment.

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.