The clean energy industry requires lots of workers who can assemble renewable energy components such as wind turbines, energy plants, and other infrastructure.Metal fitters and machinists fit and assemble fabricated metal parts into products. In Victoria, the need for skilled workers adept at using specialised machinery is increasing.What is a metal fitter and machinist?A metal fitter and machinist uses and maintains specialised production and textile machines. In this role, you’ll need to know a lot about your machine and the products you’re making with it. You’ll need to understand the materials and different processes you can use. You may also perform basic repairs.The median weekly earnings for metal fitters and machinists in Australia is $2,243. Note this salary is current as of June 2024 and is indicative only. A range of salaries applies to different roles across the industry.Job demand in VictoriaBelow are the employment forecasts for metal fitter and machinists jobs in Victoria. Figures show the number of workers in 2023 and the new workers expected to enter the workforce by 2026.‘New workers expected’ accounts for workers adding new jobs to the economy and replacing retirees over the next 3 years. These forecasts are estimates only. There will be additional jobs available as people move between jobs and industries.Victoria: Workers 2023: 21,335, Workforce growth 2023-2026: 0.4%, New workers needed by 2026: 1,780Melbourne – inner metropolitan: Workers 2023: 2,685, Workforce growth 2023-2026: 0.3%, New workers needed by 2026: 217Melbourne – inner south-east metropolitan: Workers 2023: 669, Workforce growth 2023-2026: 0.0%, New workers needed by 2026: 49Melbourne – southern metropolitan: Workers 2023: 4,202, Workforce growth 2023-2026: 0.5%, New workers needed by 2026: 372Melbourne – northern metropolitan: Workers 2023: 2,762, Workforce growth 2023-2026: 0.4%, New workers needed by 2026: 237Melbourne – eastern metropolitan: Workers 2023: 3,145, Workforce growth 2023-2026: 0.5%, New workers needed by 2026: 275Melbourne – western metropolitan: Workers 2023: 2,518, Workforce growth 2023-2026: 0.3%, New workers needed by 2026: 206Ballarat and surrounds (Central Highlands): Workers 2023: 649, Workforce growth 2023-2026: 0.5%, New workers needed by 2026: 57Bendigo, Echuca and surrounds (Loddon Campaspe): Workers 2023: 828, Workforce growth 2023-2026: 0.3%, New workers needed by 2026: 67Geelong, Colac and surrounds (Barwon): Workers 2023: 906, Workforce growth 2023-2026: 0.4%, New workers needed by 2026: 77Gippsland: Workers 2023: 1,108, Workforce growth 2023-2026: 0.1%, New workers needed by 2026: 85Horsham and surrounds (Wimmera Southern Mallee): Workers 2023: 152, Workforce growth 2023-2026: -0.3%, New workers needed by 2026: 10Mildura, Swan Hill and surrounds (Mallee): Workers 2023: 303, Workforce growth 2023-2026: 0.0%, New workers needed by 2026: 22Shepparton, Seymour and surrounds (Goulburn): Workers 2023: 537, Workforce growth 2023-2026: 0.3%, New workers needed by 2026: 43Wangaratta, Wodonga and surrounds (Ovens Murray): Workers 2023: 513, Workforce growth 2023-2026: 0.1%, New workers needed by 2026: 39Warrnambool, Hamilton and surrounds (Great South Coast): Workers 2023: 358, Workforce growth 2023-2026: -0.4%, New workers needed by 2026: 22Explore growing industries in your regionExplore training, skills, and job opportunities in your area of Victoria. Find out where you could work, what kind of job you could do, and what training you’ll need.
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