Wood Machinists and Other Wood Trades Workers (ANZSCO 3942) are skilled professionals who specialize in setting up and operating woodworking machines and wood turning lathes. Their main tasks include shaping wood stock, finishing and polishing furniture, and making picture frames and frames for paintings, photographs, and other artwork.

Indicative Skill Level:

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

In Australia:

• AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

In New Zealand:

• NZQF Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances, relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Tasks Include:

• Studying drawings, work orders, and sample parts to determine specifications
• Determining tooling and machine requirements and sequence of operations
• Setting up woodworking machines and wood stock for correct cutting, planning, turning, shaping, and sanding
• Operating machines to cut, plane, turn, shape, and sand work pieces
• Removing 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

Occupations:

• 394211 Furniture Finisher
• 394212 Picture Framer
• 394213 Wood Machinist
• 394214 Wood Turner
• 394299 Wood Machinists and Other Wood Trades Workers nec

394211 Furniture Finisher

Applies finishes, such as stain, lacquer, paint, oil, and varnish, to furniture, and polishes and waxes finished furniture surfaces.

Skill Level: 3

Specialisation:

• French Polisher

394212 Picture Framer

Cuts out and assembles moldings to make picture frames, and frames paintings, photographs, needlework, and other artwork.

Skill Level: 3

394213 Wood Machinist

Cuts, planes, turns, shapes, and sands wood stock to specifications.

Skill Level: 3

Specialisations:

• Automatic Profile Sander Operator
• Copy Lathe Operator
• Edge Bander Operator
• Jigmaker (Wood)
• Panel Saw Operator
• Sawmill Moulder Operator
• Woodworking Machine Setter

394214 Wood Turner

Operates wood turning lathes to turn and shape wood stock.

Skill Level: 3

394299 Wood Machinists and Other Wood Trades Workers nec

This occupation group covers Wood Machinists and Wood Trades Workers not elsewhere classified.

Skill Level: 3

Occupations in this group include:

• Cooper
• Wood Model Maker