Apprentice Saw Technician: Full-Time, Train for Cert III

Pentarch Group; Imbil; On-site; AUD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Pentarch Group is seeking an enthusiastic candidate to start a 3-year Apprenticeship as a Saw Technician (Saw Doctor) at the Imbil Timber Mill. This full-time role on day shifts includes training across blade maintenance, sharpening, CNC operations, and safety practices. You will study towards a Certificate III in Saw Technology with year-round online coursework.

You may need to attend training in Victoria during years 2 and 3 for 3 weeks. A vehicle is required.

Qualifications

• Completed Year 12 (preferred).
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• An interest in the timber industry.
• Attention to detail.
• Work well in a team environment.
• The ability to complete online course work throughout the year autonomously.
• Own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Replace saw blades, knives and guides.
• Sharpen band saw, circular saw and tipped circular saw blades.
• Reconditioning of saw guides.
• Operate CNC equipment for grinding, tensioning and levelling blades
• Assess and maintain equipment performance.
• Learn to solder, weld and arc weld.
• Preventive maintenance tasks.
• Apply principals of blade design and sawing procedures.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Own vehicle

Education

Year 12 completed

Job description

Pentarch Group is seeking an enthusiastic candidate to start a 3-year Apprenticeship as a Saw Technician (Saw Doctor) at the Imbil Timber Mill. This full-time role on day shifts includes training across blade maintenance, sharpening, CNC operations, and safety practices. You will study towards a Certificate III in Saw Technology with year-round online coursework.

You may need to attend training in Victoria during years 2 and 3 for 3 weeks. A vehicle is required.