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Occupation

332231 Fitter (General)

Latest release
OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
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Reference period
2024, Version 1.0

332231 Fitter (General)

Fits and assembles metal parts and subassemblies to fabricate production machines and other equipment.

Car, bus, truck and other vehicle diesel engine mechanics are excluded from this occupation. Car, bus, truck and other vehicle diesel engine mechanics are included in Occupation 351433 Diesel Technician.

Specialisations

  • Diesel Fitter-Mechanic
  • Drill Fitter
  • Fitter-Machinist
  • Fitter-Mechanic
  • Locomotive Maintainer
  • Maintenance Fitter
  • Mechanic (Diesel and Heavy Earthmoving Equipment)
  • Stationary Plant Mechanic

Skill level: 3

Main tasks

  • Reads and interprets engineering drawings and specifications
  • Measures and fits metal components using hand tools, power tools and machines
  • Prepares and configures machine tools for specific jobs, and ensures correct fixtures, settings and tools are applied
  • Assembles metal parts and subassemblies according to engineering specifications
  • Fits fabricated metal parts into products and assembles metal parts and subassemblies to produce machines and equipment
  • Repairs and maintains machines and equipment by replacing or repairing faulty parts
  • Operates machines and equipment to fabricate metal components
  • Tests and adjusts machines and equipment to ensure proper functioning