Metal Engineering Process Workers carry out routine tasks associated with the production of metal products. Some of the duties performed were: 

• arrange and place tools and metal products
• assemble and dismantle metal products like screwing and bolting
• use power hammers, presses and other metal cutting and shaping tools and machines
• use solder, spot welding and butt welding equipment
• transport tools, materials and workpieces to and from sites and workbenches 
• clean and prepare working surfaces

They are employed in most parts of Australia and primarily work in Manufacturing; Construction; and Wholesale Trade industries.

The occupation is projected to generate 12,300 jobs in 2018 to 10,500 by 2023. There are likely to be around 7,000 job vacancies over 5 years.

Metal Engineering Process trade workers are required to have diploma degree and relevant experience.

Specialisations:

• Boilermaker’s Assistant
• Fitter’s Assistant 
• Metal Forger’s Assistant 
• Metal Moulder’s Assistant