Occupation

731332 Timber and Wood Production Operator

Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
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Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
Next release Unknown
First release

731332 Timber and Wood Production Operator

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.

ANZSCO skill level

This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

Australia

  • Skill Level 4: AQF Certificate II, AQF Certificate III, or at least one year of relevant experience

New Zealand

  • Skill Level 3: NZQF Level 4 qualification, or at least three years of relevant experience

Main tasks

  • 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