Other Wood Processing Machine Operator
ANZSCO 711314
2,000
15%
6%
41 yrs
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
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Courses linked to this job include Certificate IV in Timber and Wood Products Operations and Certificate III in Timber and Wood Products Operations.
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About this career
Other Wood Processing Machine Operators operate machines that strip and prepare logs, remove bark, cut logs and timber, create wood chips, and cut, glue, press, trim, sand, splice, mould and repair wooden boards of various grades, forms and combinations.
What they typically do
- Adjusts and cleans machines and performs minor repairs.
- Secures timber into place and sets saws to produce specified sizes of plank and board to be cut.
- Starts machines and feeds stock onto cutting saws, and operates automatic feeding mechanisms.
- Raises and lowers saws to trim boards and remove defects such as rot and splits.
- Controls lathes and slicing machines to produce veneers, and laminates veneers using glue.
- Verifies dimensions of cut stock and accuracy of cuts.
- Checks saws and other machines for safety, sharpness and correct functioning.
States and territories
Share of workers by location
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as an Other Wood Processing Machine Operator.
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Certificate IV in Timber and Wood Products Operations
FWP40222 · AQF 4 · 1 providers
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Certificate III in Timber and Wood Products Operations
FWP30322 · AQF 3 · 3 providers