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A Wood Machinist creates individual timber pieces for specific purposes. You might build timber furniture frames or create wooden pieces designed for a particular purpose. Wood Machinists use tools and machinery to cut and shape timber and may assemble or fit finished pieces. You might apply varnish, stains or paint to your work.
Wood Machinists should have excellent attention to detail and strong fine motor skills. It’s important you can follow instructions and work to individual specifications. Wood Machinists should have good technical skills and be able to produce high quality pieces. Customer service skills are important and you may need to work as part of a team.
There are 3 courses available for people who want to become a Wood Machinist.
Possible job outcomes:
Get a job at a sawmill or timber processing plant with the FWP31121 Certificate III in Wood Machining. This nationally recognised qualification introduces you to forest and wood products and will develop your knowledge of timber properties, sawmilling operations, and equipment. Competencies include: using hand-held tools, producing patterns and templates, applying quality procedures and product care, using and maintaining cutting tools. Enquire now for the latest course openings as well as the list of study units and elective choices..
Average duration: 12 months.
Learn how to design timber trusses and frames with the FWP40420 Certificate IV in Timber Truss and Frame Design. This nationally recognised training course builds on your existing knowledge of CAD design and timber products and qualifies you for design roles with forestry companies. The course covers: developing work teams, ensuring team safety, monitoring timber product quality, preparing and advising on a broad range of timber roof trusses and wall frames using computers, designing timber structures, constructing prototypes and samples, applying building codes and standards to construction processes, and much more. Enquire now for the list of study units, timber design competencies, and upcoming enrolment dates. .
Become a machining specialist in in the furniture making industry with the MSF30313 Certificate III in Timber and Composites Machining. This nationally recognised qualification begins with essential trade skills: working safely in a team, using hand and power tools for furniture making, setting up and operating machines, taking measurements and calculations, creating production drawings, estimating and costing out jobs. You’ll then choose a speciality area: (1) Flat Panel Machining, or (2) Solid Timber Machining, or (3) Machining Technician. Enquire now for entry requirements, availability of specialisation units, and upcoming enrolment dates..
Average duration: 36 months.
In Australia, a full time Wood Machinist generally earns $1,200 per week ($62,400 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
The number of people working in this field has decreased in recent years. There are currently 1,200 people employed as a Wood Machinist in Australia, compared to 1,700 five years ago. Wood Machinists may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
If you’re interested in a career as a Wood Machinist, consider enrolling in a Certificate III in Timber and Composites Machining. This course covers a range of topics including using hand and power tools, furniture making, setting up and operating machines, taking measurements and calculations, creating production drawings and estimating and costing out jobs.
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