Benchman - Sawmill

CQ Sawmilling Pty Ltd; Dingo; On-site; AUD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

CQ Sawmilling Pty Ltd in Dingo, Central Queensland, seeks an experienced Benchman to operate the grey bench and contribute to timber recovery. You will set machinery, monitor quality, and work with production staff to meet daily targets.

Ideal candidates have benching experience, safety focus, and willingness to work overtime with stable full-time hours and immediate start.

Qualifications

• Experience as benchman in sawmill.
• Reliable, punctual, and a team player.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety.
• Willing to work overtime when required.

Responsibilities

• Operate the grey bench.
• Assess timber and cutting decisions to maximise recovery and quality.
• Set and adjust machinery to produce required timber sizes.
• Monitor timber quality and identify defects.
• Meet daily production requirements.
• Carry out routine machinery checks and basic maintenance.
• Collaborate with sawmill and production staff.
• Follow workplace health and safety procedures.

Skills

Sawmill bench operation

Timber processing knowledge

Safety compliance

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and reliable Benchman to join our sawmill team in Dingo, Central Queensland.

The successful applicant will be involved in the day-to-day operation of our grey bench.

Key responsibilities

• Operating the grey bench
• Assessing timber and making cutting decisions to maximise timber recovery and product quality
• Setting and adjusting machinery to produce required timber sizes
• Monitoring timber quality and identifying defects
• Working efficiently to meet daily production requirements
• Carrying out routine machinery checks and basic maintenance
• Working closely with other sawmill and production staff
• Following workplace health and safety procedures

About you

• Has previous sawmill experience as a benchman, a good understanding of timber processing, timber sizes and cutting requirements
• Is reliable, punctual and willing to work both independently and as part of a team
• Has a strong commitment to workplace safety
• Willing to work overtime when required
• Above award wages
• Immediate start
• Full-time employment, stable hours and regular work
• Competitive pay based on skills and experience