OSCA 332337Updated 2026-01-29

Toolmaker

National shortage level: Strong

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Snapshot

Median pay: AUD 44k

Weekly earnings: AUD 840

Salary range: AUD 39k-AUD 48k

Job ads trend: Not listed

Time to hire: Varies

Visa pathways: Check eligibility

State distribution

38.4%

VIC

27.6%

NSW

14.2%

QLD

Education mix

58.3%

certificate iii/ iv

17.7%

advanced diploma/ diploma

6.6%

year 12

Role overview

Toolmakers make and repair tools, dies, jigs, fixtures and other precision parts and equipment to fine tolerances, for machine tools and other production machinery.

What you do

• Studies drawings and specifications to determine dimensions and tolerances of articles to be manufactured and models to be constructed.
• Measures and marks out metal stock and castings using various gauges.
• Shapes metal and wood stock using machine tools.

Core skills

Credentials & pathway

Recommended level: certificate iii/ iv (58.3%)

Recent job ads

No ads listed yet.

Tasks

• Applies protective finishes to patterns and painting pattern sections to indicate method of assembly.
• Assembles pattern sections and shapes work pieces to specified finish.
• Checks accuracy of manufactured articles and finished patterns to fine tolerances, using precision measuring instruments.

Earnings

Weekly median: AUD 840

Annual median: AUD 44k

Range: AUD 39k-AUD 48k