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Machinist

A Machinist uses specialist machinery to create metal parts for a range of equipment. You’ll use technical drawings or set specifications to set up your machinery and create parts as prescribed. You may also fit them into equipment to make sure they work effectively. Machinists might use a range of techniques from pressing and cutting to drilling, planning and grinding.

Machinists need to have excellent problem solving skills and be able to analyse situations to find the best solution. You’ll need excellent attention to detail and should be highly skilled in your work. Machinists may work in a set location or might have to travel to other places where machinery is located. It’s important you can follow directions and work as part of a team.

 

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $78,000
Skill level Beginner

How do I become a machinist?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
MEM30219

Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade

Traineeship
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
52884WA

Advanced Diploma of Mechanical Engineering Technology

Online
18 months
$12,112
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
MEM40119

Certificate IV in Engineering

Online, Traineeship
12 - 24 months
$0 - $22,390
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
MEM31922

Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade

Traineeship
12 - 36 months
$0 - $12,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
MEM50119

Diploma of Engineering – Advanced Trade

Blended
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
MEM30219

Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (Fitting/Machining Trade)

Apprenticeship, Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
36 - 48 months
$0 - $3,875
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Mechanical Fitter Machinist
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