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Maintenance Fitter Courses

A Maintenance Fitter creates metal parts used to maintain machines and equipment. You might determine needs and specifications and assemble and fit required pieces. Maintenance Fitters may also decide on appropriate materials to use and may produce castings when needed.

Maintenance Fitters require strong technical skills and excellent attention to detail. You’ll need to be able to work with plans and specifications and should have a strong focus on safety. Maintenance Fitters must be able to work as part of a team and communicate clearly with colleagues and other stakeholders.

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Popular Maintenance Fitter Courses

There is one course available for people who want to become a Maintenance Fitter.

MEM30219
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Maintenance Fitter earn?

In Australia, a full time Maintenance Fitter generally earns $1,540 per week ($80,080 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.

What are the job opportunities for a Maintenance Fitter?

The number of people working in this industry is likely to remain stable in coming years. There are currently 62,200 people employed in this field in Australia and many of them specialise as a Maintenance Fitter. Maintenance Fitters may find work across all regions of Australia.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights

How do I become a Maintenance Fitter?

If you’re interested in a career as a Maintenance Fitter, consider enrolling in a Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade. This course will give you the skills to take on a range of roles in a manufacturing or engineering environment. You’ll learn to perform complex measurements and work to quality standards.

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Job Pathways

Here are some potential career pathways within manufacturing engineering. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.