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Metallurgical Technician
Technician (Metallurgical) )



Duties and Tasks
Specialisations
Quick Facts
Personal Requirements
Related Industries
Labour Market
Related Jobs
Earnings
Related Courses
Further Information
State Specific Information

Operating a micro-hardness tester for researching variations in metal hardness
Operating a micro-hardness tester for researching variations in metal hardness

Metallurgical technicians test materials as part of mineral processing and metal refining, or for research purposes, and provide technical support to metallurgical engineers. 

Fact Sheet

Duties and Tasks

Metallurgical technicians may perform the following tasks:

  • obtain, measure and prepare samples for testing
  • put materials through test procedures, often using complex equipment under the direction of metallurgists and other professionals
  • analyse, record and report results
  • put together charts, graphs and other data for reports
  • set up, operate and clean laboratories and scientific equipment.

Specialisations

Primary Metallurgical Technician
Secondary Metallurgical Technician

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Learning Area Chemistry  
Computing Studies  
Mathematics  
Physics  
Work Demand Including full use of hands/fingers  
Including good vision for detail  
Including mainly indoor work  
Including reading or writing  
Work Field Agriculture, Animal and Primary Industries  
Metal, Electrical and Automotive  
Work Interest Analytic or Scientific  
Practical or Mechanical  
Skill Level Para Professional Jobs  
Quick Facts

Personal Requirements

  • enjoy technical and engineering activities
  • analytical skills
  • enjoy mathematics and science
  • good hand-eye coordination
  • aptitude for working with computers.

Related Industries

Petroleum and Coal Product Manufacturing
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services (Except Computer System Design and Related Services)

Labour Market

Information

Australian JobOutlook for Other Building and Engineering Technicians

Vacancies

Australian JobSearch for Metallurgical Technicians and Mine Deputies (ALL AUSTRALIA)
Work Opportunities websites

Related Jobs

Materials Scientist
Non-destructive Testing Technician
Physical Science Technical Officer

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Related Courses

New South Wales / ACT
Western Australia

See State Specific Information below for further education and training options.

Further Information

Materials Australia (National Office)
Minerals Council of Australia
The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (National Office)

State Specific Information

New South Wales / ACT
Northern Territory
Queensland
South Australia
Tasmania
Victoria
Western Australia

Operating a rockwell tester to measure variations in hardness of metals
Operating a rockwell tester to measure variations in hardness of metals