332232 Fitter and Turner
Fits, assembles, grinds and shapes metal parts and subassemblies to fabricate production machines and other equipment.
- Major group
- 3 Technicians and Trades Workers
- Unit group
- 3322 Metal Fitters and Machinists
- Edition
- OSCA 2024
- Skill level
- Level 3
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Official ANZSCO correspondence
Role overview
Fits, assembles, grinds and shapes metal parts and subassemblies to fabricate production machines and other equipment.
Use this page to confirm the official title, the parent unit group, the task list and the related ANZSIC industry context before using the occupation in classification, reporting or migration-adjacent workflows.
Occupation facts
- Skill level
- 3
- Major group
- 3 Technicians and Trades Workers
- Sub-major group
- 33 Engineering Trades Workers
- Minor group
- 332 Mechanical Engineering Trades Workers
- Unit group
- 3322 Metal Fitters and Machinists
Tasks
- Reads blueprints and technical specifications to understand the requirements for the metal component to be machined
- Prepares and configures machine tools for specific jobs, and ensures correct fixtures, settings and tools are applied
- Operates lathes to create cylindrical parts
- Fits and assembles metal parts and subassemblies according to engineering specifications
- Uses hand tools and power tools to grind, file and polish metal parts
- Tests and adjusts completed machines and equipment to ensure proper functioning
- Inspects finished products for quality and accuracy
- Performs operational maintenance of machinery
Skill level guidance
Skill level helps place the occupation inside the ABS hierarchy. Use it as a classification cue, then check the actual task list and occupational context before making a decision for HR, visa or reporting work.
How to use this occupation page
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Related occupations
Industry context
- ANZSIC 2463 Machine Tool and Parts Manufacturing 20 primary activities
- ANZSIC 2499 Other Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing n.e.c. 22 primary activities
- ANZSIC 2469 Other Specialised Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing 29 primary activities
- ANZSIC 2299 Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing n.e.c. 42 primary activities
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Compare OSCA 332232 with related occupations
Compare roles in the same OSCA unit group by their official definition, skill level, tasks and recognised alternative titles.
| Comparison point | Current code332232 Fitter and Turner | 332231 Fitter (General) | 332233 Fitter-Welder |
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| Official role definition | Fits, assembles, grinds and shapes metal parts and subassemblies to fabricate production machines and other equipment. | Fits and assembles metal parts and subassemblies to fabricate production machines and other equipment. | Fits, assembles and welds metal parts and subassemblies to fabricate production machines and other equipment. |
| Skill level | Skill Level 3 | Skill Level 3 | Skill Level 3 |
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Comparison uses occupation definitions, skill levels, tasks and title variants from the ABS OSCA data files.
Official source
- Official source
- ABS OSCA 2024 release and correspondence tables
- Last reviewed
- 2026-04-17
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