Sawmill Operator

Baywood; Fraser Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual salary reviews

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Ongoing training and development

State-of-the-art automated technology

Job summary

Baywood in Maryborough, Queensland, is hiring Sawmill Operators to work with cutting-edge automation and advanced scanning technology in a modern sawmill.

You will operate and monitor state-of-the-art equipment, support safety practices, and contribute to continuous improvement with a reliable, trained team.

Qualifications

• Must have strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Experience operating industrial or manufacturing equipment.
• Comfort with automated and computerised controls.
• Safety-first mindset and reliable team member.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor modern sawmilling equipment and production systems.
• Use computerised controls and production monitoring systems.
• Monitor performance, timber flow and product quality.
• Identify faults and support basic troubleshooting with Engineering.
• Complete pre-start checks and report defects.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and support safety initiatives.
• Contribute ideas to improve safety, uptime and efficiency.
• Work as part of a reliable safety-focused team.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Industrial equipment operation

Automation familiarity

Safety mindset

Reliability & teamwork

Willingness to learn

Timber experience

Education

Trade qualification (Engineering)

Tools

Computerised controls

Job description

SAWMILL OPERATORS | WORK WITH INDUSTRY-LEADING AUTOMATION

This isn't your typical sawmill job.

Work with cutting-edge automation, advanced scanning technology and next-generation manufacturing equipment as part of Baywood's modern sawmill operation in Maryborough. Family-owned and proudly manufacturing timber products in Queensland for more than 35 years, Baywood continues to invest in technology, innovation and growth, creating exciting opportunities for skilled permanent full-time Operators to help shape the next generation of timber manufacturing.

If you enjoy machinery, technology and problem-solving, this is your opportunity to build a long-term career in a modern, high-tech manufacturing environment.

We're looking for mechanically minded people from manufacturing, engineering, timber processing and other industrial environments who are ready for their next challenge.

About the Role

As a Sawmill Operator, you'll play a key role in the safe and efficient operation of advanced sawmilling equipment and production systems.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Operating and monitoring modern sawmilling equipment (installed 2026)
• Using computerised controls and production monitoring systems
• Monitoring machine performance, timber flow and product quality
• Identifying faults, abnormalities and potential equipment issues
• Supporting basic troubleshooting and working closely with the Engineering team
• Completing pre-start checks and reporting equipment defects
• Responding quickly and safely to production interruptions
• Contributing ideas to improve safety, quality, uptime and efficiency
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe work area
• Working as part of a reliable, safety-focused production team

The role is designed for people who enjoy operating advanced equipment, solving practical problems and taking ownership of how their area performs.

About You

You will bring:

• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving ability
• Experience operating industrial, manufacturing, or civil equipment
• Confidence working with technology and automated systems
• A safety-first mindset and strong work ethic
• Reliability, accountability and a positive team attitude
• A willingness to learn and develop new skills
• Timber industry and/or automated manufacturing experience (desirable)
• A trade qualification in Engineering, Saw Doctoring, Wood Machining or a related mechanical field (highly desirable)

Why Baywood?

At Baywood, our people are our greatest asset. When you join Team Baywood, you become part of a business that values safety, teamwork, innovation and continuous improvement. Our values shape our culture and influence the way we work every day.

• Our Values - Timber Life, Care Factor, There's Always A Way, Makin' Sawdust, Fix What Bugs You
• Safety focus
• Competitive industry rates based on experience, qualifications and skill level
• Work with state-of-the-art automated technology
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Annual salary reviews
• Service recognition and team events