Metal Machinist (First Class)
Latest Points (190)
70
Last Invited
20 March 2026
Subclass 190
FY25-26 Rounds
3
rounds so far this FY
Trend Direction
Rising
Points increasing over recent rounds
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EOI Submission Trends
Feb 24 – Mar 26
Latest
744
MoM Change
-9 (-1.2%)
Peak Month
Feb 26 (753)
Invitation Trends
Apr 24 – Mar 26
Latest
45
MoM Change
-8 (-15.1%)
Peak Month
Sep 25 (107)
EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)
03/2026 snapshot · 744 submitted EOIs in queue
Peak Points
65
At 70+ pts
402
Below Cutoff
338
EOI Queue Age
Backlog by submission month — 03/2026 snapshot
Counts may differ from the EOI pool total. "Month Submitted" reflects the last submission date, and the Qlik data model may distribute EOIs across multiple months. Use this chart for relative distribution, not absolute queue sizes.
In Queue
744
Oldest Waiting
Mar 24
Total Invited
118
Likelyⓘ
~9 mo ~ ~9 mo
189 Occupation CeilingTier 3
2025-26 · Metal Fitters and Machinists (3232xx)
Ceiling
1,244
1.0% multiplier
Grants (190/491/ENS)
371
Remaining for 189
873
Tier Meaning
Standard priority — moderate demand
Point Reality Gauge
Legal minimum vs actual invited
Key Insights for Metal Machinist (First Class)
- ↑
Points are rising. Competition is increasing for Metal Machinist (First Class). Consider boosting your points through additional qualifications or regional pathways.
- ⚠
Still 30 points above the legal minimum. Despite current trends, Metal Machinist (First Class) remains competitive. Applicants significantly below 95 points are unlikely to receive invitations soon.
- ℹ
3 rounds so far in FY25-26. Metal Machinist (First Class) has been included in 3 invitation rounds this financial year. More rounds generally indicate sustained demand from the Department.
Minimum Points Invited
All sources · 7 data points
Est. Invitations Per Round
Federal SkillSelect · 6 rounds
Estimated based on this occupation's share of invited EOIs in the backlog. Not official data.
Round History
| Date | Subclass | Source | Points | Est. Invitations | Salary | DOE / EOI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Mar 2026 | 190 | QLDCommunity | 70 | — | — | offshore |
| 13 Nov 2025 | 189 | Federal | 95 | ~10Est. | — | — |
| 21 Aug 2025 | 189 | Federal | 85 | ~7Est. | — | — |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | Federal | 90 | ~15Est. | — | — |
| 8 Dec 2022 | 491 | Federal | 65 | — | — | — |
| 8 Dec 2022 | 189 | Federal | 65 | ~35Est. | — | — |
| 22 Aug 2022 | 189 | Federal | 65 | ~12Est. | — | — |
190/491 State Nominations
EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation
147EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥70
60(41%)
25M Trend
↑ 909%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (25M)
Invited & Lodged (25M)
131EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥70
74(56%)
25M Trend
↑ 1643%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (25M)
Invited & Lodged (25M)
128EOIs
Building & Construction
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥70
64(50%)
25M Trend
↑ 1040%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (25M)
Invited & Lodged (25M)
152EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥70
85(56%)
25M Trend
↑ 1083%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (25M)
Invited & Lodged (25M)
122EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥70
69(57%)
25M Trend
↑ 1325%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (25M)
Invited & Lodged (25M)
54EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥70
27(50%)
25M Trend
↑ 5300%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (25M)
63EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥70
37(59%)
25M Trend
↑ 6100%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (25M)
66EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥70
37(56%)
25M Trend
↑ 1140%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (25M)
Invited & Lodged (25M)
EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.