323412 — Toolmaker
Also known as Die Caster, Die Sinker, Jigmaker (Metal), Plastic Mould Maker, Press-tool Maker.
What this occupation involves
Makes and repairs tools, dies, jigs, fixtures and other precision parts and equipment to fine tolerances for machine tools and other production machinery.
- studying drawings and specifications to determine dimensions and tolerances of articles to be manufactured and models to be constructed
- measuring and marking out metal stock and castings using various gauges
- shaping metal and wood stock using machine tools
- checking accuracy of manufactured articles and finished patterns to fine tolerances, using precision measuring instruments
- testing and modifying manufactured articles
- applying protective finishes to patterns and painting pattern sections to indicate method of assembly
- assembling pattern sections and shaping work pieces to specified finish
- pouring and spreading materials into moulds and over models of patterns, and building laminations of fibreglass cloth and plastic resin to fabricate patterns
- repairing broken and damaged patterns and correcting patterns to compensate for defects in casting
- constructing templates for layout and inspection
Visa lists & eligible subclasses
Where this code appears on official skilled-migration lists, and the visa subclasses it currently unlocks. Each subclass code links to its Department of Home Affairs page.
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- Subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme · Direct Entry
- Subclass 482 Skills in Demand · Core Skills
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- Subclass 190 Skilled Nominated
- Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional (Provisional)
- Subclass 887 Skilled Regional
Talk to a registered migration agent
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Department of Home Affairs
immi.homeaffairs.gov.au
Visa applications, occupation lists, processing times.
Immigration New Zealand
immigration.govt.nz
Visa applications, Green List, AEWV, residence pathways.
MARA
mara.gov.au
Migration Agents Registration Authority, verify any AU agent.
IAA
iaa.govt.nz
Immigration Advisers Authority, verify any NZ adviser.
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Labour market — Australia
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia. New Zealand does not publish per-occupation shortage ratings or projections.
Where this page's data comes from
- ABS: ANZSCO 2022 unit group · abs.gov.au as of
- AU: CSOL list · immi.homeaffairs.gov.au as of
- Jobs and Skills Australia: Occupation Shortage List · jobsandskills.gov.au as of
- Jobs and Skills Australia: employment projections · jobsandskills.gov.au as of
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