ANZSCO 394213

Wood Machinist

Cuts, planes, turns, shapes, lathes and sands wood stock to specifications.

Skills assessment authority
Trades Recognition Australia (TRA)
Occupation lists

STSOL · CSOL

Visas for Wood Machinist

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

Specialisations

Automatic Profile Sander OperatorCopy Lathe OperatorEdge Bander OperatorJigmaker (Wood)Panel Saw OperatorSawmill Moulder OperatorWood TurnerWoodworking Machine Setter

State nomination

2 state(s) nominate Wood Machinist for the 190 / 491 visa. See the details by state:

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