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Mechanical Fitter

Mechanical Fitters work with metal pieces to create products and machines. The role requires assessing the suitability of materials for different purposes, fitting metal parts into machines, checking the performance of equipment, repairing faults and implementing controls for machinery.

Most Mechanical Fitters work with heavy machinery and are required to use tools to create a required part or product from metal.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $100,048
Skill level Beginner

How do I become a mechanical fitter?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
MEM30219

Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (Fitting Trade)

Blended, Traineeship
36 - 48 months
$0 - $4,115
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Mechanical Fitter
52892WA

Advanced Diploma of Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) Engineering in Mining

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

Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
6 weeks - 24 months
$0 - $22,390
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
MEM31419

Certificate III in Engineering - Fixed and Mobile Plant Mechanic

Blended
48 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

Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
12 - 48 months
$0 - $2,950
  • 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)

Blended, 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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