Sawmilling Operator
OSCA 731232·ANZSCO 711313
2,300
14.1%
5.5%
42 yrs
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
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About this career
Operates timber and wood production machinery to perform tasks such as cutting logs to standard sizes, veneer production and gluing, and testing and grading timber planks, woodchips, wooden boards and other wood products.
What they typically do
- Coordinates the loading and unloading of logs onto equipment and conveyors
- Operates timber and wood processing machines or plant equipment to strip, debark and prepare logs for processing
- Operates machines and equipment such as saws, planers and sanders to process and cut logs and timber into desired sizes and shapes
- Operates machines such as lathes and slicing machines to produce veneers, and laminates veneers using glue
- Inspects, measures and grades planks and wood products to ensure they meet quality standards
- Monitors the wood drying process, which may involve the use of kilns, to ensure the wood reaches the specific moisture content
- Keeps records of timber and wood products processed, equipment maintenance schedules, and any production issues encountered
Where they work
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Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Sawmilling Operator.
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