Wood Machinists & Other Wood Trades Working Careers

Ideal for

“"Look no further, because I’m the person who can get the job done! I’m at my best when using my hands to fix or build things, it comes naturally to me and I enjoy it! I’m a practical person and I can’t imagine myself sitting at a desk and staring at a screen all day. Getting down and dirty, whether it’s maintenance, building a house or installing a pipe, is my kind of thing – I didn’t choose the tradie life, the tradie life chose me! Funnel-web spiders are experts at building and constructing things, they've got it sorted out."”

Overview

Wood Machinists and Other Wood Trades Workers set up and operate woodworking machines and wood turning lathes to shape wood stock, finish and polish furniture, and make picture frames and frame paintings, photographs and other artwork.

Job Titles

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Job Tasks

This occupation may include associated occupations with varying tasks.

studying drawings work orders and sample parts to determine specifications
determining tooling and machine requirements and sequence of operations
setting up woodworking machines and wood stock for correct cutting planning turning shaping and sanding
operating machines to cut plane turn shape and sand work pieces
removing old finishes by stripping with steel wool and glasspaper and by applying solvents and paint strippers and removing softened finishes by scraping
applying varnish shellac lacquer stains and paint to surfaces and polishing and waxing finished surfaces
fitting and fastening frame pieces
mounting backing materials and subjects for framing

Training & Qualifications

Vocational education & training (VET)

Certificate in Timber Machining or Manufactured Products

Short Courses Available

Certificate III in Furniture Finishing
Certificate III in Picture Framing
Certificate III in Timber and Composites Machining
Certificate III in Wood Machining

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Industry

Trades & Services

If you’re a hands on sort of person who likes getting stuck into tasks involving the use of tools and machinery to create new things, or you like to work on projects that bring technical concept drawings to life, then a career in the Manufacturing industry could be right up your alley.Careers in Manufacturing are available in a variety of industries such as: aerospace, furnishing, laboratory operations, metal fitting, engineering and boating, process manufacturing, mineral products, plastics, rubber, recreational vehicles and textiles, clothing and footwear. Structural Steel and Welding Trades workers, and Metal Fitters and Machinists are the trades most in demand in Manufacturing at present. There are thousands of Manufacturing businesses in Australia, employing almost one million people. New developments in sustainable Manufacturing aim to produce goods in an environmentally friendly and sustainable way while at the same time maintaining, if not improving productivity. This makes it a very interesting time to join this sector.This industry also covers professions such as Garden and Nursery Labourers, Jewellers, Florists, Beauty Therapists, Hairdressers and more! All these types of career paths offer Apprenticeships and Traineeships (together with school-based options), VET and university pathways.

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