Skilled occupation list / ANZSCO 323214
Metal Machinist (First Class)
ANZSCO 323214 (2013). On the MLTSSL and CSOL. Assessed by TRA. Lowest 189 score invited: 80 points on 15 October 2026.
Lists
MLTSSL · CSOL
189 eligible
Yes
Latest 189 points
80
Key facts
- Metal Machinist (First Class) has ANZSCO code 323214 and is on the MLTSSL and CSOL, according to the Home Affairs skilled occupation list read on 12 November 2026.
- Metal Machinist (First Class) can be used for the Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189).
- In the 15 October 2026 SkillSelect round, the lowest score invited for Metal Machinist (First Class) was 80 points (tie-break date 10 August 2026).
- The assessing authority for Metal Machinist (First Class) is TRA.
Checked against Home Affairs every day. Last checked 11 November 2026.
Cite this page
AusVisaClock. “Metal Machinist (First Class) (ANZSCO 323214).” Updated 12 November 2026. https://ausvisaclock.com/occupation/metal-machinist-first-class-323214/
The figures come from the Department of Home Affairs. You may quote them with a link to this page.
Visas for Metal Machinist (First Class)
Each visa this occupation can be used for, with the department’s latest 90% processing time.
| Visa | 90% decided within |
|---|---|
| 186 Employer Nomination | 24 months |
| 189 Skilled Independent | 9 months |
| 190 Skilled Nominated | 16 months |
| 407 Training | 19 months |
| 482 Skills in Demand | 9 months |
| 485 Temporary Graduate | 33 days |
| 489 Skilled Regional (closed) | — |
| 491 Skilled Work Regional | 30 months |
| 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional | 20 months |
189 invitation history
Lowest points score invited for Metal Machinist (First Class) in each SkillSelect round we hold. All rounds.
| Round | Min. points | Tie-break date |
|---|---|---|
| 15 October 2026 | 80 | 10 August 2026 |
| 4 June 2026 | 85 | — |
| 13 November 2025 | 95 | — |
| 21 August 2025 | 85 | — |
| 7 November 2024 | 90 | — |
Metal Machinist (First Class) questions
Is Metal Machinist (First Class) on the skilled occupation list?
Yes. Metal Machinist (First Class) (ANZSCO 323214) is on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) and the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL). This is the department’s list as read on 12 November 2026.
Can Metal Machinist (First Class) apply for the 189 visa?
Yes, Metal Machinist (First Class) is on the MLTSSL, so it can be used for the Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189). In the 15 October 2026 round the lowest score invited was 80 points, with a tie-break date of 10 August 2026.
Who assesses Metal Machinist (First Class)?
The assessing authority for Metal Machinist (First Class) is TRA. You need a positive skills assessment from it before you lodge an EOI for a points-tested visa.
Get an email when the next 189 round is out, with the cut-off for Metal Machinist (First Class).
US$39/year