Metal Fitters and Machinists (ANZSCO 3232) are skilled professionals who specialize in fitting and assembling fabricated metal parts into products, setting up machining tools, production machines, and textile machines, and operating machining tools and machines to shape metal stock and castings.

Indicative Skill Level:

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

In Australia:

• AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

In New Zealand:

• NZQF Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances, relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Tasks Include:

• Studying drawings and specifications to determine suitable material, method, and sequence of operations, and machine settings
• Fitting fabricated metal parts into products and assembling metal parts and subassemblies to produce machines and equipment
• Checking fabricated and assembled metal parts for accuracy, clearance, and fit using precision measuring instruments
• Setting guides, stops, and other controls on machining tools, setting up prescribed cutting and shaping tools and dies in machines and presses, and setting controls for textile machines
• Forming metal stock and castings to fine tolerances using machining tools to press, cut, grind, plane, bore, and drill metal
• Cutting, threading, bending, and installing hydraulic and pneumatic pipes and lines
• Preparing pattern mechanisms to control the operation of textile machines used to spin, weave, knit, sew, and tuft fabric
• Diagnosing faults and performing operational maintenance of machines, and overhauling and repairing mechanical parts and fluid power equipment
• May erect machines and equipment on-site

Occupations:

• 323211 Fitter (General)
• 323212 Fitter and Turner
• 323213 Fitter-Welder
• 323214 Metal Machinist (First Class)
• 323215 Textile, Clothing and Footwear Mechanic
• 323299 Metal Fitters and Machinists nec

323211 Fitter (General)

Fitters (General) fit and assemble metal parts and subassemblies to fabricate production machines and other equipment. This occupation does not include Diesel Mechanics and Plant Mechanics repairing light automotive vehicles and mobile plant, as they are classified under Unit Group 3212 Motor Mechanics.

Skill Level: 3

Specializations:

• Diesel Fitter-Mechanic
• Fitter-Machinist
• Fitter-Mechanic
• Locomotive Maintainer
• Maintenance Fitter
• Mechanic (Diesel and Heavy Earthmoving Equipment)
• Stationary Plant Mechanic

323212 Fitter and Turner

Fitters and Turners fit, assemble, grind, and shape metal parts and subassemblies to fabricate production machines and other equipment.

Skill Level: 3

Specialization:

• Fitter Armament (Army)

323213 Fitter-Welder

Fitter-Welders fit, assemble, and weld metal parts and subassemblies to fabricate production machines and other equipment.

Skill Level: 3

323214 Metal Machinist (First Class)

Metal Machinists (First Class) set up and operate machine tools to shape and form metal stock and castings to fine tolerances, using detailed drawings and specifications.

Skill Level: 3

Specializations:

• Aircraft Machinist
• Automotive Machinist
• Metal Machine Setter
• Metal Turner
• Milling Machinist
• Vertical Borer

323215 Textile, Clothing and Footwear Mechanic

Textile, Clothing, and Footwear Mechanics set up, adjust, and maintain industrial or domestic sewing machines, or machines used in the production of yarn, textiles, or footwear.

Skill Level: 3

Specializations:

• Loom Tuner
• Sewing Machine Mechanic
• Textile Machine Mechanic

323299 Metal Fitters and Machinists nec

Metal Fitters and Machinists nec (not elsewhere classified) includes occupations that are not covered under the specific categories mentioned above.

Skill Level: 3

Occupations in this group include:

• Printing Engineer