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Role overview

ANZSCO 323299 covers specialised metal fitting and machining occupations that aren't classified elsewhere in the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations. Workers in this category perform technical metalworking tasks that require precision and specialised knowledge, typically in manufacturing, maintenance, or repair settings. This classification serves as a catch-all for niche metal trades roles that don't fit into more specific ANZSCO categories, reflecting the diverse nature of metalworking specialisations across Australian industry.

The occupation falls within the Mechanical Engineering Trades Workers unit group and represents skill level 3 positions, indicating roles that generally require an AQF Certificate III or IV qualification or equivalent experience. While this classification remains in use for migration and statistical purposes, it represents legacy categorisation that may be superseded by more specific occupations in practice.

Key tasks in practice

While specific task descriptions aren't provided for this nec classification, workers typically perform a range of metal fitting and machining functions based on their specialisation:

  • Fabricating, assembling, and installing metal components and structures using specialised techniques
  • Operating and maintaining precision machining equipment such as lathes, milling machines, and grinders
  • Interpreting technical drawings and specifications to produce custom metal components
  • Performing precision measurements and quality checks to ensure components meet specifications
  • Troubleshooting and repairing mechanical systems involving metal components

Actual tasks vary significantly depending on the specific niche specialisation and industry context.

Skill level explanation

Skill level 3 indicates occupations that typically require an AQF Certificate III or IV qualification or at least three years of relevant experience. For metal trades roles, this generally means:

Formal apprenticeship training is common pathway, combining technical education with workplace training over 3-4 years. Workers at this level typically exercise considerable judgement in planning equipment selection, fault finding, and operational techniques while working within established procedures.

This skill level classification is used for migration assessment purposes and indicates the occupation is considered skilled rather than semi-skilled or unskilled. However, specific registration or licensing requirements may apply depending on the specialisation and state regulations.

Industry context

Workers classified under ANZSCO 323299 are employed across various Australian industries, particularly in sectors requiring specialised metalworking skills. Related ANZSIC industries include:

  • Industrial machinery and equipment repair and maintenance (ANZSIC 6923)
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (ANZSIC 3322)
  • Other machinery and equipment manufacturing (ANZSIC 2299)

Employment settings range from manufacturing plants and workshops to mining operations, construction sites, and equipment service providers. The crosswalk to ISCO code 7233 (Agricultural and industrial machinery mechanics and repairers) suggests significant overlap with maintenance and repair functions across multiple industries.

This classification serves primarily as a statistical and migration category rather than reflecting current industry job titles, which tend to use more specific occupational descriptors.