Fitters and Machinists

This occupation may include associated occupations with varying tasks.

• 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

If you are fascinated by the process of extracting minerals from the earth, are mathematically-minded with keen problem-solving abilities, would enjoy the challenge of operating big machinery, or want to be part of the discovery of the next oil field, then the Mining Industry is definitely a sector you should be exploring on your journey to discover a career.The Mining Industry has been a powerful driver of the Australian economy for some time, having experienced some of the fastest industry job-growth rates over the past ten years, and there are predictions of further growth. The Mining sector employs people from a range of skill sets, and some roles offer the chance for travel interstate, or even abroad to work for companies that have interests overseas. 

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