331935 Metal Polisher

Polishes metal to impart smooth, reflective and other finishes.

Major group: 3 Technicians and Trades Workers
Unit group: 3319 Other Fabrication Engineering Trades Workers
Edition: OSCA 2024
Skill level: Level 3

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Official ANZSCO correspondence

ANZSCO 322115 Metal Polisher Exact correspondence in the ABS table

Role overview

Polishes metal to impart smooth, reflective and other finishes.

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Occupation facts

Skill level: 3
Major group: 3 Technicians and Trades Workers
Sub-major group: 33 Engineering Trades Workers
Minor group: 331 Fabrication Engineering Trades Workers
Unit group: 3319 Other Fabrication Engineering Trades Workers

Tasks

Selects appropriate polishing materials and equipment
Applies polishing compounds or abrasive materials to metal surfaces
Uses hand tools or power tools to polish metal surfaces
Removes scratches, blemishes or other marks from metal surfaces
Grinds and smooths welded seams and joints
Inspects polished surfaces for defects or imperfections
Applies protective coatings or finishes to polished metal surfaces

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Comparison point	Current code331935 Metal Polisher	331931 Blacksmith	331932 Electroplater
Official role definition	Polishes metal to impart smooth, reflective and other finishes.	Shapes bars, rods and blocks of metal by heating and hammering to produce or repair metal articles.	Controls plating processes and maintains solutions used to coat metal articles and other parts with non-ferrous metals.
Skill level	Skill Level 3	Skill Level 3	Skill Level 3
Key tasks	Selects appropriate polishing materials and equipment Applies polishing compounds or abrasive materials to metal surfaces Uses hand tools or power tools to polish metal surfaces Removes scratches, blemishes or other marks from metal surfaces	Collaborates with clients to understand their specific metalworking needs Heats metal blocks, bars and rods in a forge, then shapes the metal using hammers, anvils and other tools Welds or joins metal pieces together Trims, cuts and files metal to remove excess material	Sets up and operates electroplating equipment Prepares electrolytic and silver solutions for electroforming, and applies solution to the objects to be coated Cleans, prepares, descales and removes all oxides from the surface of metal materials with cleaning solutions such as acids, alkalis and preflux solutions Masks areas not to be electroplated with silicon or oil-based paints

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Official source: ABS OSCA 2024 release and correspondence tables
Last reviewed: 2026-04-17

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