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ANZSCO 323211Updated 2026-01-29

Fitter (General)

National shortage level: Strong

ANZSCO 323211OSCA 332231

Snapshot

Median pay: AUD 100k
Weekly earnings: AUD 1930
Salary range: AUD 90k-AUD 110k
Job ads trend: Not listed
Time to hire: Varies
Visa pathways: Check eligibility

State distribution

27.1%
WA
26.2%
QLD
25.7%
NSW

Education mix

76.4%
certificate iii/ iv
7%
year 12
5.2%
advanced diploma/ diploma

Role overview

Fitters (General) fit and assemble metal parts and subassemblies to fabricate production machines and other equipment.

What you do
  • Determines suitable material, method and sequence of operations and machine settings.
  • Fits fabricated metal parts and assembles them.
  • Checks metal parts for accuracy, clearance and fit.

Core skills

    Credentials & pathway

    • Recommended level: certificate iii/ iv (76.4%)

    Recent job ads

    No ads listed yet.

    Tasks

    • Checks metal parts for accuracy, clearance and fit.
    • Cuts, threads, bends and installs hydraulic and pneumatic pipes and lines.
    • Determines suitable material, method and sequence of operations and machine settings.

    Earnings

    Weekly median: AUD 1930
    Annual median: AUD 100k
    Range: AUD 90k-AUD 110k