4112-13 Metal Machinist (First Class)
Sets up and operates machine tools to shape and form metal stock and castings to fine tolerances, using detailed drawings and specifications.
Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is an AQF Certificate III or higher qualification.
Tasks Include:
- studies drawings or specifications to determine suitable materials, and methods and sequences of operations, using knowledge of metal properties, machining techniques and workshop mathematics
- lifts or hoists and secures metal stock onto machine tools, and measures and marks out reference points using measuring instruments
- selects cutting tools and speed, pressure and depth of cuts
- adjusts guides, stops and controls on machine tools to ensure that stock is machined to specifications
- operates machine tools to produce articles by turning, boring, milling, planing, shaping, slotting, grinding or drilling metal stock
- controls the flow of lubricant on to cutting tool edges or surfaces
- may clean, lubricate and maintain machine tools
- may sharpen or true-cut tools or machining surfaces
- may use tracer attachments to copy model workpieces
- may machine non-metallic materials, such as plastic
- may set up, program and operate numerically controlled machine tools
Specialisations:
Aircraft Machinist
Automotive Machinist
Metal Machine Setter
Metal Turner
Milling Machinist
Radial Driller
Vertical Borer
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