Wood Machinist (Wood worker & Machine Operator for Timber & Other Boards)
ACC Higgins (Amalgamated Casket Company Pty Ltd) is looking for Wood Machinists to set up and operate woodworking machines to shape wood stock, finish and polish coffins and caskets, and make other timber products such as 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)
NZQF Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level) in Recent Zealand
At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above
Relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification
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📌 Wood Machinist (Wood Worker & Machine Operator For Timber & Other Boards) (Melbourne)
🏢 ACC Higgins
📍 Melbourne