Discover the skills and training needed for this occupation
Metal Fitters and Machinists fit and assemble fabricated metal parts into products, set up machining tools, production machines and textile machines, and operate machining tools and machines to shape metal stock and castings.
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People employed in SAExplore by region
13%
1-Year changeGrowth in previous years
27%
5-Year changeGrowth in previous years
SA Future Demand:strong
The skills that Metal Fitters and Machinists need
Learning new skills can certainly get you into a job quicker — but it’s not always about securing a job today. Each skill you build can be a stepping stone towards great opportunities in the future. Here are some skills needed for this occupation
- Teamwork
- Initiative and innovation
- Oral communication
Where are people currently employed?
| Region | Employed | 1 Year Change | 5 Year Change |
|---|---|---|---|
RegionSouth Australia - South East | Employed1288 | 1 Year Change7% | 5 Year Change3% |
RegionSouth Australia - Outback | Employed1081 | 1 Year Change13% | 5 Year Change17% |
RegionBarossa - Yorke - Mid North | Employed911 | 1 Year Change10% | 5 Year Change17% |
RegionAdelaide - West | Employed882 | 1 Year Change26% | 5 Year Change37% |
RegionAdelaide - South | Employed1195 | 1 Year Change8% | 5 Year Change15% |
RegionAdelaide - North | Employed2471 | 1 Year Change14% | 5 Year Change60% |
RegionAdelaide - Central and Hills | Employed753 | 1 Year Change13% | 5 Year Change29% |
Data from Skills SA, and Jobs and Skills Australia | Skills SA |