323213 FITTER-WELDER
Fits, assembles and welds metal parts and subassemblies to fabricate production machines and other equipment.
Skill Level: 3
Indicative Skill Level:
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.
In Australia: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)
In New Zealand: NZ Register Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)
At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
Tasks Include:
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Studying drawings and specifications to determine suitable material, method and sequence of operations, and machine settings
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Fitting fabricated metal parts into products and assembling metal parts and subassemblies to produce machines and equipment
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Checking fabricated and assembled metal parts for accuracy, clearance and fit using precision measuring instruments
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Setting guides, stops and other controls on machining tools, setting up prescribed cutting and shaping tools and dies in machines and presses, and setting controls for textile machines
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Forming metal stock and castings to fine tolerances using machining tools to press, cut, grind, plane, bore and drill metal
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Cutting, threading, bending and installing hydraulic and pneumatic pipes and lines
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Preparing pattern mechanisms to control the operation of textile machines used to spin, weave, knit, sew and tuft fabric
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Diagnosing faults and performing operational maintenance of machines, and overhauling and repairing mechanical parts and fluid power equipment
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May erect machines and equipment on-site