Wood Machinist
OSCA 399534·ANZSCO 394213
1,400
20.4%
3%
46 yrs
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
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Courses linked to this job include Certificate III in Wood Machining.
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About this career
Cuts, planes, turns, shapes, lathes and sands wood stock to specifications.
What they typically do
- Sets up and operates woodworking machines and tools to produce wooden products
- Selects and measures wood stock to be cut, planed, turned, shaped, lathed or sanded
- Adjusts and calibrates woodworking machine settings to ensure accurate and precise cuts and shaping
- Monitors woodworking machine operation, and adjusts settings as necessary to maintain quality and efficiency
- Uses hand tools and power tools to shape and finish wood products
- Inspects finished wood products for defects and ensures they meet specifications
Where they work
States and territories
Share of workers by location
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Wood Machinist.
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Certificate III in Wood Machining
FWP31121 · AQF 3 · 1 providers