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ANZSCO 323214Updated 2026-01-29
Metal Machinist (First Class)
National shortage level: Strong
ANZSCO 323214OSCA 332234
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
25.4%
VIC
23%
WA
20.6%
NSW
Education mix
59.5%
certificate iii/ iv
10.3%
advanced diploma/ diploma
8.7%
year 12
Role overview
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.
What you do
- • 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.
Core skills
Credentials & pathway
- Recommended level: certificate iii/ iv (59.5%)
Recent job ads
No ads listed yet.
Tasks
- • Checking fabricated and assembled metal parts for accuracy, clearance and fit using precision measuring instruments.
- • Cutting, threading, bending and installing hydraulic and pneumatic pipes and lines.
- • Diagnosing faults and performing operational maintenance of machines, and overhauling and repairing mechanical parts and fluid power equipment.
Earnings
Weekly median: AUD 1930
Annual median: AUD 100k
Range: AUD 90k-AUD 110k