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
2%
1-Year changeGrowth in previous years
30%
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 | Employed1326 | 1 Year Change1% | 5 Year Change-5% |
RegionSouth Australia - Outback | Employed901 | 1 Year Change0% | 5 Year Change12% |
RegionBarossa - Yorke - Mid North | Employed828 | 1 Year Change-3% | 5 Year Change40% |
RegionAdelaide - West | Employed623 | 1 Year Change1% | 5 Year Change20% |
RegionAdelaide - South | Employed1449 | 1 Year Change0% | 5 Year Change87% |
RegionAdelaide - North | Employed1966 | 1 Year Change8% | 5 Year Change44% |
RegionAdelaide - Central and Hills | Employed571 | 1 Year Change3% | 5 Year Change33% |
Data from Skills SA, and Jobs and Skills Australia | Skills SA |