Wood Machinist Apprentice: Hands-on Sawmill Training

AKD Softwoods; Oberon Council; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nationally recognised qualification (f

Training Manager support

Opportunities to travel to other AKD**

Job summary

AKD is a successful forestry products company with operations across Queensland, NSW and Victoria. It invites motivated candidates to join the Oberon site as a Wood Machinist Apprentice to gain qualification in Certificate III in Wood Machining.

As a Wood Machinist, you will set up, operate and maintain machines such as planers, moulders and saws, aiming to cut and finish timber to spec. A structured apprenticeship with a dedicated Training Manager supports your development.

Qualifications

• Aspiring to complete a trade as Wood Machinist; committed to a 3-year apprenticeship.
• Pre-employment drug and alcohol tests will be required.
• Willingness to learn and operate in a hands-on manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Sharpen, maintain and set knives and saws.
• Perform saw changes and align machine centres.
• Maintain machines and perform routine servicing.

Skills

Hands-on

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Certificate III in Wood Machining

Job description

AKD is a successful forestry products company with operations across Queensland, NSW and Victoria. It invites motivated candidates to join the Oberon site as a Wood Machinist Apprentice to gain qualification in Certificate III in Wood Machining.

As a Wood Machinist, you will set up, operate and maintain machines such as planers, moulders and saws, aiming to cut and finish timber to spec. A structured apprenticeship with a dedicated Training Manager supports your development.