OSCA 332232

Fitter and Turner

Overview

  • Employed persons

    9,100

  • Employment status

    92.0% Full time

    8.0% Part time

  • Median age

    39 years

  • Employment by sex

    1.3% Female

    98.8% Male

    Almost completely male dominated

  • Indigenous employment share

    2.3%

  • Main employing industry

    Manufacturing

Indicator Fitter and Turner Total employment
Employed persons 9,100 12,049,400
Median age 39 years 40 years
Full-time share 92.0% 64.2%
Part-time share 8.0% 35.8%
Female employment share 1.3% 48.5%
Male employment share 98.8% 51.5%
Gender segregation intensity scale Almost completely male dominated Gender balanced
Indigenous employment share 2.3% 2.2%
Main employing industry Manufacturing Health Care and Social Assistance
Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

Occupation overview

Fitters and Turners fit, assemble, grind and shape metal parts and subassemblies to fabricate production machines and other equipment.

What the occupation involves

  • 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

Common occupation titles

No alternative occupation titles are listed for this occupation.

Specialisations

  • Fitter Armament (Army)

Note: Specialisations are examples of roles in within this occupation and are not separate OSCA occupations.

Skill level (education and experience level)

Skill level 3
equivalent to a mid-level Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualification (Certificate IV or Certificate III with at least 2 years’ on-the-job training).

Note: While skill levels are described using formal education levels, some people use a combination of informal learning, on-the-job training and personal experience to achieve an equivalent level.

Licensing or registration requirements

No licensing or registration requirements are listed for this occupation.

OSCA structure

Employment

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    Industries

    Top 10 most common industries, 2021

    Fitter and Turner Total employment
    Industry Share of occupation Industry Share of occupation
    Manufacturing 46.6% Health Care and Social Assistance 14.5%
    Other Services 7.9% Retail Trade 9.1%
    Mining 6.3% Construction 8.9%
    Construction 6.0% Education and Training 8.8%
    Public Administration and Safety 5.0% Professional, Scientific and Technical Services 7.8%
    Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services 3.9% Public Administration and Safety 6.6%
    Professional, Scientific and Technical Services 3.1% Accommodation and Food Services 6.5%
    Wholesale Trade 3.0% Manufacturing 5.9%
    Transport, Postal and Warehousing 2.1% Transport, Postal and Warehousing 4.5%
    Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing 1.6% Financial and Insurance Services 3.7%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

    States and territories

    Employment distribution by states and territories, 2021

    • New South Wales

      12.7%

    • Victoria

      32.1%

    • Queensland

      38.5%

    • South Australia

      9.6%

    • Tasmania

      2.5%

    • Northern Territory

      0.8%

    • Australian Capital Territory

      0.2%

    Fitter and Turner Total employment
    State / Territory Employment Share of occupation Employment Share of occupation
    New South Wales 1,200 12.7% 3,684,200 30.6%
    Victoria 2,900 32.1% 3,162,900 26.2%
    Queensland 3,500 38.5% 2,444,100 20.3%
    South Australia 880 9.6% 839,400 7.0%
    Western Australia 330 3.6% 1,306,200 10.8%
    Tasmania 220 2.5% 254,700 2.1%
    Northern Territory 80 0.8% 107,000 0.9%
    Australian Capital Territory 20 0.2% 248,600 2.1%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

    Age and sex

    Employment distibution by age group and sex, 2021

    Fitter and Turner

    Total employment

    Age group Fitter and Turner Total employment
    15–24 years 19.7% 14.3%
    25–34 years 22.5% 22.7%
    35–44 years 15.4% 22.3%
    45–54 years 19.0% 20.4%
    55–64 years 18.9% 15.3%
    65–74 years 4.2% 4.3%
    75 years and over 0.5% 0.6%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.
    Sex Fitter and Turner Total employment
    Female 1.3% 48.5%
    Male 98.8% 51.5%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

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