Fitter and Turner
Operate heavy machinery and tools to craft metal into products
Job opportunities
-
Jobs in SEEK right nowSalary
-
Typical salaryJob satisfaction
-
Job opportunities
-
Jobs in SEEK right nowSalary
-
Typical salaryJob satisfaction
-
On this page
- What's it like to be a Fitter and Turner?
- How to become a Fitter and Turner
- Latest Fitter and Turner jobs
- Top skills and experience for Fitter and Turners
- Is Fitter and Turner the right role for you?
- Fitter and Turner role reviews
What's it like to be a Fitter and Turner?
A Fitter and Turner fabricates industrial tools, components and products from metal. Working to a set of specifications, they operate tools and machines to grind, mill and shape raw materials into the specified form, then assembling the final product.
Tasks and duties
- Cutting, grinding and shaping metal and other materials.
- Interpreting diagrams, drawings, specifications and plans to determine suitable material and sequence of operations.
- Operating specialised tools and machinery.
- Assembling fabricated parts to produce products, tools and machines.
- Following safety protocols.
- Diagnosing and repairing faults with tools and machinery, and performing regular maintenance.
- Setting up tools and machinery for fabrication process, including guides, stops and other controls.
- Monitoring fabrication process and adjusting settings when necessary.
How to become a Fitter and Turner
A relevant vocational qualification, often completed as part of an apprenticeship, is usually required to work as a Fitter and Turner. Workers with extensive fabrication experience may also be able to transition into a Fitter and Turner role.
- Complete a relevant qualification such as a Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade (MEM30219). You may be able to complete this as part of an apprenticeship.
- Continue to gain hands-on, practical experience as a qualified tradesperson.
Compare your salary
Find out how your salary compares with the average salary for Fitter and Turners.Latest Fitter and Turner jobs on SEEK
Be one of the first to discover these recently listed jobs, or browse all Fitter and Turner jobs on SEEK right now.Did you find this helpful?
Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Fitter and Turner employers on SEEK are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Machining
Milling
Fabrication
Fitting and Turning
Welding
CNC
Hydraulics
Technical Drawing
Manufacturing
Preventive Maintenance
Source: SEEK job ads and SEEK Profile data
Did you find this helpful?
Latest Fitter and Turner reviews
Apr 2024
I never regret being a fitter and turner because it gave me skills that I use even outside work environment.
Reviewer's QualificationCertificate III of Engineering - Mechanical Trade (Fitting and Turning)
Experience10+ years
Organisation sizeMedium (20-199 employees)
SpecialisationEngineering
The good thingsJob security plus good work life balance.
The challengesLack of frequent training to keep up with new technologies.
Read more
Jan 2024
Being a fitter is a very handy role and so versatile easy to find work and many different routes to take
Reviewer's QualificationCertificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade
Experience5 – 9 years
Organisation sizeLarge (200+ employees)
SpecialisationTrades & Services
The good thingsMeeting new people and learning new skills from a variety of different people. Coming up with new ideas/ways to do things and being rewarded for it , working with great teams of people and applying my...
The challengesA lot of the jobs are very repetitive and at times boring
Read more
Share insights on your current role.
Help people decide if your job is right for them - it only takes a few minutes.Source: SEEK role reviews
SEEK has not verified the truth or accuracy of these comments and does not adopt or endorse any of the comments posted on this page.SEEK collects and posts the comments for what they are worth and for information purposes only to assist candidates to find employment through au.seek.com
