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OSCA 313934Updated 2026-01-29
Mechanical Engineering Technician
National shortage level: Strong
ANZSCO 312512OSCA 313934
Snapshot
Median pay: AUD 139k
Weekly earnings: AUD 2670
Salary range: AUD 125k-AUD 153k
Job ads trend: Not listed
Time to hire: Varies
Visa pathways: Check eligibility
State distribution
22.9%
NSW
22.6%
WA
21.7%
VIC
Education mix
51.5%
certificate iii/ iv
15.2%
advanced diploma/ diploma
13.1%
bachelor degree
Role overview
Mechanical Engineering Technicians conduct tests of mechanical systems, collect and analyse data, and assemble and install mechanical assemblies in support of Mechanical Engineers and Engineering Technologists.
What you do
- • Selects tools and equipment.
- • Assembles and installs new and modified mechanical assemblies, components, machine tools and controls, and hydraulic power systems.
- • Estimates material costs and quantities, and machine requirements.
Core skills
Credentials & pathway
- Recommended level: certificate iii/ iv (51.5%)
Recent job ads
No ads listed yet.
Tasks
- • Assembles and installs new and modified mechanical assemblies, components, machine tools and controls, and hydraulic power systems.
- • Collects and analyses data, carries out complex computations and prepares diagrams.
- • Ensures that designs and finished work are within specifications, regulations and contract provisions.
Earnings
Weekly median: AUD 2670
Annual median: AUD 139k
Range: AUD 125k-AUD 153k