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
Your training could be
0-3 years
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
- produce metal parts and instruments
- use lathes, machines and grinders
- programme machines for tasks
- monitor machines
- calculate part sizes and measurements
- measure finished parts
- assemble machine parts
- maintain machines and equipment
- read drawings to understand job requirements
Practical
Organised
Investigative
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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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