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Mechanical Fitter

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Mechanical Fitters assemble and repair machinery using metal parts, assessing materials and ensuring equipment performance.

  • This role has a low level of AI exposure. Core skills such as adaptability, social intelligence, and complex physical tasks remain beyond the capabilities of current AI.
      • NSW
      • ACT
      • VIC
      • QLD
      • TAS
      • WA
      • NT
      • SA
  • 10,000 people employed in Australia
AI exposure data adapted from Felten, Raj & Seamans (2021). Shortage data sourced from Jobs and Skills Australia (2024).

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In Australia, a full time Mechanical Fitter generally earns $1,924 per week ($100,048 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only.

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The occupation of Mechanical Fitter has experienced stable numbers over the past 5 years. It is predicted that there will be a moderate growth in the number of Mechanical Fitter roles in the coming 5 years.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights

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To obtain a role as a Mechanical Fitter, you will need a relevant tertiary qualification. The Advanced Diploma of Electrical and Instrumentation Engineering for Oil and Gas Facilities and the Advanced Diploma of Electrical and Instrumentation Engineering in Mining both serve as a pathway to this career. Once you become a Mechanical Fitter, you may be required to complete additional short courses to undertake particular tasks in the workplace like driving a forklift.

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Mechanical Fitters work with metal pieces to create products and machines. The role requires assessing the suitability of materials for different purposes, fitting metal parts into machines, checking the performance of equipment, repairing faults and implementing controls for machinery.

Most Mechanical Fitters work with heavy machinery and are required to use tools to create a required part or product from metal.