Wood And Wood Products Factory Worker
ANZSCO 839413
1,800
24%
8%
33 yrs
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy. They are shown as unavailable rather than zero.
About this career
Wood and Wood Products Factory Workers perform routine tasks in wood processing and timber product factories, such as placing logs on equipment and conveyors, assisting with measuring and cutting of materials, and setting up and operating plant equipment.
What they typically do
- Assists with setting up and operating plant and ancillary equipment used in the manufacture of sheets and boards.
- Transports processed wood products, such as plywood, chipboard sheets and panels, to work areas.
- Clears blockages in machines.
- Assists with measuring and cutting materials.
- Packs and loads finished products for transportation.
- Cleans work areas, tools and equipment.
States and territories
Share of workers by location
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Wood And Wood Products Factory Worker.
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Certificate II in Timber and Wood Products Operations
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