Overview
Wood Machinists cut, plane, turn, shape and sand wood stock to specifications.
Day-to-day
- sets up woodworking machines and wood stock for correct cutting, planning, turning, shaping and sanding
- operates machines to cut, plane, turn, shape and sand work pieces
- removes 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.
Considerations
- Physically demanding
To become a Wood Machinist
You usually need a certificate III in timber and composites machining or wood machining to work as a Wood Machinist. These courses are often completed as part of an apprenticeship.
Skills employers are looking for
