Maintenance Fitter

A Maintenance Fitter creates metal parts used to maintain machines and equipment. You might determine needs and specifications and assemble and fit required pieces. Maintenance Fitters may also decide on appropriate materials to use and may produce castings when needed.

Maintenance Fitters require strong technical skills and excellent attention to detail. You’ll need to be able to work with plans and specifications and should have a strong focus on safety. Maintenance Fitters must be able to work as part of a team and communicate clearly with colleagues and other stakeholders.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $83,200
Skill level Beginner

How do I become a maintenance fitter?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
MEM30219

Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade

Apprenticeship, Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
12 - 48 months
$0 - $27,800
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
MEM40119

Certificate IV in Engineering

Apprenticeship, Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
12 - 48 months
$0 - $30,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
MEM31419

Certificate III in Engineering - Fixed and Mobile Plant Mechanic

Apprenticeship, Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
11 - 48 months
$0 - $2,950
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
MEM50119

Diploma of Engineering – Advanced Trade

Apprenticeship, Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
12 - 36 months
$1,401 - $25,110
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
AUR31220

Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology

Apprenticeship, Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
1 - 4 years
$0 - $27,343
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
MEM30219

Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (Fitting Trade)

Apprenticeship, Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
12 - 48 months
$0 - $4,115
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
MEM30219

Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (Fitting/Machining Trade)

Apprenticeship, Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
12 - 48 months
$0 - $3,875
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
MEM40119

Certificate IV in Engineering (Maintenance)

On Campus
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
MEA40718

Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical) (Component Maintenance Workshop)

Traineeship
4 years
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
MSMPER205

Enter Confined Space

On Campus, Traineeship
1 - 2 days
$0 - $530
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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