As at April 2026, here is the live SkillSelect Expression of Interest (EOI) picture for Metal Machinist (First Class) (ANZSCO 323214) in Queensland, covering the two state-nominated pathways: Subclass 190 (Skilled Nominated) and Subclass 491 (Skilled Work Regional).
Queensland EOI Competition for Metal Machinist (First Class)
| Visa | Submitted EOIs in Queensland |
|---|---|
| Subclass 190 (Skilled Nominated) | 38 |
| Subclass 491 (Skilled Work Regional) | 74 |
Source: SkillSelect EOI data, as at April 2026. Counts are rounded by the Department of Home Affairs and reflect one state/territory pool for this occupation only.
Reading the Numbers
For the Subclass 190 (Skilled Nominated) pathway, Queensland recorded 38 submitted EOIs for Metal Machinist (First Class) as at April 2026, in the middle of the pack for this occupation (rank 5 of 8 reporting activity).
For the Subclass 491 (Skilled Work Regional) pathway, Queensland recorded 74 submitted EOIs for Metal Machinist (First Class) as at April 2026, in the middle of the pack for this occupation (rank 4 of 8 reporting activity).
Points of Submitted EOIs (National, Not State-Specific)
The vault does not carry a points breakdown per state, only per state totals (above). This table is the Metal Machinist (First Class) national pool across all states and territories combined, for context on where a competitive score sits: Subclass 190 around 65; Subclass 491 around 75 points.
| Points range | 190 EOIs | 491 EOIs |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 112 | 118 |
| 70 to 74 | 59 | 94 |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 124 |
| 80 to 84 | 10 | 55 |
| 85 to 89 | 10 | 10 |
| 90+ | 10 | 30 |
Source: SkillSelect EOI data, April 2026 (national, by subclass).
Related Pages
- Full Metal Machinist (First Class) pathway guide (visas, fees, assessing body, all-state EOI table)
- All invitation rounds
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