Sawmill Operator: High‑Tech Automation & Growth

Baywood; Cumberland; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive industry rates based on ex

Ongoing training and development

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Annual salary reviews

Job summary

Baywood is hiring Sawmill Operators to join a modern, high-tech sawmill in Australia. You will operate advanced sawmilling equipment installed 2026 and work with automated production systems in a safety-focused team environment.

The role suits mechanically minded individuals from manufacturing, engineering or timber processing backgrounds who are keen to develop in a technologically advanced setting. Training and ongoing development are offered as part of Baywood’s growth strategy.

Qualifications

• Experience operating industrial or civil equipment in manufacturing or timber processing.
• Ability to work with automated, computerised production systems.
• Strong focus on safety, quality and uptime.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor modern sawmilling equipment and production systems.
• Use computerised controls and production monitoring systems.
• Monitor timber flow and product quality.
• Identify faults and perform basic troubleshooting with Engineering support.
• Complete pre-start checks and report defects promptly.
• Contribute ideas to safety, quality and efficiency improvements.
• Maintain clean, safe, well-organised work area.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Experience with industrial equipment

Safety-conscious mindset

Reliability and teamwork

Willingness to learn

Timber industry/automation experience

Trade qualification in engineering or木

Education

Trade qualification (Engineering, Saw Doctoring, Wood Machining)

Job description

Baywood is hiring Sawmill Operators to join a modern, high-tech sawmill in Australia. You will operate advanced sawmilling equipment installed 2026 and work with automated production systems in a safety-focused team environment.

The role suits mechanically minded individuals from manufacturing, engineering or timber processing backgrounds who are keen to develop in a technologically advanced setting. Training and ongoing development are offered as part of Baywood’s growth strategy.