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Metal Press Operator
Operator (Metal Press) )



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

Pressing metal into shapes to be used in the automotive industry
Pressing metal into shapes to be used in the automotive industry


Metal press operators use automatic or semi-automatic machines or machine tools to shape and form metal products or parts. 

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Duties and Tasks

Metal press operators may perform the following tasks:

  • operate machines that may be mechanically or computer driven
  • manually load the unformed or partly formed parts into the machine press
  • operate machines or manually place sheetmetal against guide pins to make sure it is accurately pressed
  • look after machines or machine tools that shape or form metal by pressing and stamping
  • check machine operation and report faults to a supervisor
  • unload machines, inspect the final product and reload machines
  • enter data through computer terminals to compensate for machine/material variations
  • measure and examine a sample of the machine product before making a full production run.

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Learning Area Industrial Arts  
Work Demand Including full use of hands/fingers  
Including mainly indoor work  
Including noisy environment  
Including physical effort  
Including reading or writing  
Work Field Metal, Electrical and Automotive  
Work Interest Practical or Mechanical  
Skill Level Semi-skilled Jobs  
Skilled Non-trade Jobs  
Quick Facts

Work Conditions

Metal press operators usually work in factories and they may work shifts. The job requires constant concentration and can be repetitive. Metal press operators usually sit or stand for long periods. They may work alone or as part of a production line team and may be required to operate more than one machine. The press shop is very noisy and ear protection is worn.

Personal Requirements

  • enjoy practical work and technical activities
  • good hand-eye and, in some cases, foot-eye coordination
  • able to work quickly and efficiently
  • physically fit.

Related Industries

Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing

Labour Market

Information

Australian JobOutlook for Metal Production Machine Workers

Vacancies

Australian JobSearch for Metal Production Machine Workers (ALL AUSTRALIA)
Work Opportunities websites

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Metal Trades Assistant
Plastics and Composites Processor
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Earnings


Income of persons working full-time, 2006
Engineering Production Systems Workers

Income per Week Number Share (%)
$1000 or more 8,375 42.9
$400 - $599 2,885 14.8
$600 - $799 4,317 22.1
$800 - $999 3,453 17.7
Less than $400 487 2.5


Copyright 2007 education.au

This information is based on the 2006 census conducted by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.


Earnings of persons working full-time and part-time, 2006
Engineering Production Systems Workers

Employment Status Weekly Income ($)
Full-time 987


Copyright 2007 education.au

This information is based on the Employee Earnings, Benefits and Trade Union Membership survey conducting annually by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

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Related Courses

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

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

Further Information

Chamber of Commerce and Industry (WA)
Education and Training Adviser, Australian Industry Group (Head Office)
Engineering Employers Association, South Australia
Manufacturing Skills Australia (National Office)

State Specific Information

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

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