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 Current 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 Melbourne
🏢 ACC Higgins
📍 Melbourne