Metal Machinist (First Class)
Operating lathes, mills, and CNC machines to produce precision metal components
Metal machinists interpret engineering drawings, measure raw stock, and shape metal parts using manual or computer-controlled equipment. They maintain tight tolerances for components used in engines, hydraulics, and complex assemblies.
Key Benefits
High Precision
Capable of tolerances within thousandths of a millimetre for critical parts.
Advanced Technology
Work with CNC programming, automation, and 3D CAD/CAM integration.
Cross-Industry Demand
Needed in automotive, aerospace, defense, medical device manufacturing, and more.
Frequently Asked Questions
A Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade (Machinist) plus an apprenticeship is typical in Australia.
Increasingly so, as most modern machine shops use CNC for efficiency and precision.
Rotating machinery, sharp cutting tools, and metal swarf hazards require adherence to safe operating procedures and PPE use.
Metal Machinist (First Class)
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