Apprentice Saw Technician – Timber Mill Training

AKD Softwoods; Colac; On-site; AUD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nationally recognised qualification

On-the-job training

Travel to other AKD sites

Learn while you earn

Licences & tickets

Mature age entry welcome

Job summary

AKD Softwoods in Colac offers an Apprentice Saw Technician program. You will gain a Certificate III in Saw Technology through hands-on training at a busy sawmill, with mentorship from skilled tradespeople.

The role is a full-time fixed-term placement with a 3-year commitment to complete the trade. As part of AKD’s national apprenticeship program, you will work across our Colac site, learn on state-of-the-art equipment, and have opportunities to progress within Australia’s leading sawmill

Qualifications

• Applicants must be motivated and driven.
• Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing is required.
• Willingness to undertake the Certificate III in Saw Technology.

Responsibilities

• Sharpening, setting and maintaining chipper knives & saws.
• Removing and replacing saw blades.
• Straightening and stretching steel saw blades.
• Alignment of machine centres.
• Operating manual and computer controlled tools and equipment.
• Problem solving and fixing faults.
• Optimise saw and timber recovery.

Education

Certificate III in Saw Technology

Job description

AKD Softwoods in Colac offers an Apprentice Saw Technician program. You will gain a Certificate III in Saw Technology through hands-on training at a busy sawmill, with mentorship from skilled tradespeople.

The role is a full-time fixed-term placement with a 3-year commitment to complete the trade. As part of AKD’s national apprenticeship program, you will work across our Colac site, learn on state-of-the-art equipment, and have opportunities to progress within Australia’s leading sawmill