Wood Machinists 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.
Key responsibilities
- Study drawings, work orders and sample parts to determine specifications
- Determine tooling and machine requirements and sequence of operations
- Set up woodworking machines and wood stock for correct cutting, planning, turning, shaping and sanding
- Operate machines to cut, plane, turn, shape and sand work pieces
- Remove old finishes by stripping with steel wool and glasspaper, and by applying solvents and paint strippers
- Remove softened finishes by scraping
- Apply varnish, shellac, lacquer, stains and paint to surfaces
- Polish and wax finished surfaces
- Fit and fasten frame pieces
- Mount backing materials and subjects for framing
About you
- AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)