Maintenance Fitter

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.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $83,200
Skill level Beginner

How do I become a maintenance fitter?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
MEM40119

Certificate IV in Engineering

Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
12 - 48 months
$0 - $30,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
MEM31519

Certificate III in Engineering - Toolmaking Trade

Traineeship
4 years
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Toolmaker Maintenance Fitter
MEM31922

Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade

Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
3 - 4 years
$0 - $28,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
MEM50119

Diploma of Engineering – Advanced Trade

Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
24 months
$0 - $25,110
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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