Group
Occupation
399534 Wood Machinist
Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
First release
399534 Wood Machinist
Cuts, planes, turns, shapes, lathes, and sands wood stock to specifications.
Specialisations
- Automatic Profile Sander Operator
- Copy Lathe Operator
- Edge Bander Operator
- Jigmaker (Wood)
- Panel Saw Operator
- Sawmill Moulder Operator
- Wood Turner
- Woodworking Machine Setter
ANZSCO skill level
This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.
Australia
- Skill Level 3: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience
New Zealand
- Skill Level 3: NZQF Level 4 qualification, or at least three years of relevant experience
Main tasks
- 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