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Metal Machinist (First Class) |
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Sets up and operates machine tools to shape and form metal
stock and castings to fine tolerances, using detailed drawings
and specifications.
SKILL LEVEL:
The entry requirement for this occupation is an AQF Certificate
III or higher qualification.
TASKS INCLUDE:
- studies drawings or specifications to determine suitable
materials, and methods and sequences of operations, using
knowledge of metal properties, machining techniques and
workshop mathematics
- lifts or hoists and secures metal stock onto machine tools, and
measures and marks out reference points using measuring
instruments
- selects cutting tools and speed, pressure and depth of cuts
- adjusts guides, stops and controls on machine tools to ensure
that stock is machined to specifications
- operates machine tools to produce articles by turning, boring,
milling, planing, shaping, slotting, grinding or drilling metal
stock
- controls the flow of lubricant on to cutting tool edges or
surfaces
- may clean, lubricate and maintain machine tools
- may sharpen or true-cut tools or machining surfaces
- may use tracer attachments to copy model workpieces
- may machine non-metallic materials, such as plastic
- may set up, program and operate numerically controlled
machine tools
SPECIALISATIONS:
Aircraft Machinist
Automotive Machinist
Metal Machine Setter
Metal Turner
Milling Machinist
Radial Driller
Vertical Borer
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