Moulder Operator (Timber Manufacturing)

ACC Higgins; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

ACC Higgins in West Footscray, VIC, is seeking an experienced Spindle Moulder Operator / Wood Machinist to join our established manufacturing team. You will operate and set up spindle moulders and five-sided moulders to produce timber profiles for coffins and caskets, applying precise wood machining skills.

The role requires reading specifications, selecting tooling, performing quality checks, and maintaining safety standards in a busy wood machining environment.

Qualifications

• Experience operating spindle moulders and wood machining equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret measurements and specifications.
• Practical knowledge of timber materials and profiling.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust and operate moulders to produce timber profiles and components.
• Select and adjust tooling, cutters and machine settings.
• Work with solid timber and manufactured timber boards.
• Read and interpret production specifications.
• Perform quality checks and identify material or machining defects.
• Assist with other woodworking machinery and processes as required.

Skills

Spindle Moulder operation

Wood machining

Quality inspection

Reading technical drawings

Tool setup

Tools

Spindle Moulder

Router

Saws

Job description

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced and highly skilled Spindle Moulder Operator / Wood Machinist to join our established manufacturing team in West Footscray.

As a leading manufacturer of coffins and caskets, we produce a wide range of high-quality products that require precision, attention to detail and specialised woodworking skills.

This is a key position within our Wood Machining Department, with responsibility for producing critical timber components that form an essential part of our manufacturing process.

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on individual who takes pride in their workmanship, demonstrates strong technical ability and is looking to establish a long-term career within a stable manufacturing environment.

About the Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced and highly skilled Spindle Moulder Operator / Wood Machinist to join our established manufacturing team in West Footscray.

As a leading manufacturer of coffins and caskets, we produce a wide range of high-quality products that require precision, attention to detail and specialised woodworking skills.

This is a key position within our Wood Machining Department, with responsibility for producing critical timber components that form an essential part of our manufacturing process.

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on individual who takes pride in their workmanship, demonstrates strong technical ability and is looking to establish a long-term career within a stable manufacturing environment.

About the Role

Following extensive in-house training, the successful applicant will be primarily responsible for operating and setting up our spindle moulder and 5-sided moulder (with exposure to other wood machining equipment and processes) to manufacture a variety of timber profiles and components to meet our production and quality requirements.

Given the diverse nature of our products, the role requires an individual who can confidently work with different timber materials, profiles and machining requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Setting up, adjusting and operating moulders to produce accurate timber profiles and components.
• Selecting, fitting and adjusting appropriate tooling, cutters and machine settings.
• Working with solid timber and various manufactured timber boards.
• Reading and interpreting measurements, specifications and production requirements.
• Producing high-quality components while maintaining consistency and accuracy.
• Conducting quality checks and identifying potential machining or material defects.
• Assisting with other woodworking machinery and manufacturing processes where required.
• Following all workplace health and safety procedures, particularly those relating to machine guarding and safe operation.

About You

We are looking for someone with proven woodworking experience, particularly in the setup and operation of spindle moulders.

Experience with other woodworking equipment, including routers, moulders, saws and related machinery, will be highly regarded.

What We Offer

This is more than just a machine operating position. We recognise the value of experienced tradespeople and the important contribution they make to our manufacturing operations.

For the right individual, we offer:

• A key role within an established manufacturing business, where your skills and experience will be genuinely valued.
• Long-term, stable full-time employment.
• The opportunity to work with a variety of products, materials and machining processes.
• A supportive and experienced production team.
• Opportunities to further develop your technical skills and broaden your responsibilities.
• Genuine potential for career progression, including opportunities to take on greater responsibility and move into leadership positions as your capabilities develop.
• Remuneration reflective of skills, experience and the responsibilities of the position.