Fitter (General)
- Classification
- Occupation
- Skill level
- 3
- Major group
- Technicians and Trades Workers
Classification
- Major group
- 3Technicians and Trades Workers
- Sub-major group
- 33Engineering Trades Workers
- Minor group
- 332Mechanical Engineering Trades Workers
- Unit group
- 3322Metal Fitters and Machinists
Description
Fits and assembles metal parts and subassemblies to fabricate production machines and other equipment.
Specialisations
- Diesel Fitter-Mechanic
- Drill Fitter
- Fitter-Machinist
- Fitter-Mechanic
- Locomotive Maintainer
- Maintenance Fitter
- Mechanic (Diesel and Heavy Earthmoving Equipment)
- Stationary Plant Mechanic
Unit group
3322 · Metal Fitters and MachinistsDescription
Fit and assemble fabricated metal parts into products, set up machining tools and production machines, and operate machining tools and machines to shape metal stock and castings.
Skill level
Australia
3
Occupation skill level 3
Tasks
Tasks include
- Reads and interprets engineering drawings and specifications
- Measures and fits metal components using hand tools, power tools and machines
- Prepares and configures machine tools for specific jobs, and ensures correct fixtures, settings and tools are applied
- Assembles metal parts and subassemblies according to engineering specifications
- Fits fabricated metal parts into products and assembles metal parts and subassemblies to produce machines and equipment
- Repairs and maintains machines and equipment by replacing or repairing faulty parts
- Operates machines and equipment to fabricate metal components
- Tests and adjusts machines and equipment to ensure proper functioning
Occupations in this unit group
Sources
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/browse-classification/3/33/332/3322
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/data-downloads/OSCA%20Category%20Descriptions.xlsx