Metal machinist, Kaimīhini maitai
Also known as
- Fitter and turner, CNC operator, toolmaker, machining engineer
Metal machinists use lathes, milling machines and grinders to produce precision metal parts and instruments.
Your pay could be
$24
Lower
$28 to $43
Most common
$51
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Metal machinists
- usually work regular business hours, but may do shift work
- usually work in workshops or factories
- may work in dirty, noisy or cramped conditions
- may do physically demanding work
- need to be accurate, methodical and safety conscious
Tasks
- calculate dimensions of workpieces, products, or equipment
- measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications
- operate grinding equipment
- operate cutting equipment
- operate metal or plastic forming equipment
- program equipment to perform production tasks
- review blueprints or other instructions to determine operational methods or sequences
- monitor equipment operation to ensure proper functioning
- maintain production or processing equipment
- determine metal or plastic production methods
Practical
Organised
Investigative
Interests that fit this job
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Do the quizYou usually need to do an apprenticeship to become a metal machinist.
You may need
- a New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Level 3)
- to do an apprenticeship in mechanical engineering
- a New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Trade) (Level 4)
- to pass a medical assessment and drug test
- to pass a police check
If you’re in school
You usually need NCEA Level 2 to do the study or training for this job.
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