Timber and Wood Production Worker
Timber and wood production workers assist in the milling, processing and merchandising of timber and timber products such as sawn timber, timber mouldings, roof trusses, wall frames, laminated beams, plywood, hardboard, fibreboard, laminates and veneered products.
Timber and wood production workers may perform the following tasks:
- operate bandsaws, gangsaws or circular saws to convert logs to usable timber
- support and guide timber being sawn
- undertake specialist operations such as kiln drying and visual or mechanical stress grading
- stack and pack timber and prepare it for despatch
- operate forklifts
- assist in the production of veneers, plywoods, laminates and paper products, often using sophisticated computerised equipment
- assemble fabricated products such as timber frames and trusses
- select types and grades of timber and measure and cut to order
- undertake administrative tasks such as record keeping, including tallying and ordering.
Specialisations:
Kiln Operator (Wood Operator)
A kiln operator (wood operator) uses solar, gas or steam kilns or ovens to dry and season timber and other wood products.
Production Operator (Panel and Board)
A production operator (panel and board) assists in the machining of panels, production of veneers and laminating of boards.
Sawmill and Processing Plant Operator
A sawmill and processing plant operator operates sawmilling and processing plants to cut and sort material.
Timber Truss and Frame Production Fabricator
A timber truss and frame production fabricator operates a range of equipment to dress boards and timber, cut material and assemble products including timber roof and floor trusses.
Most timber and wood production workers are employed in regional centres, in businesses ranging from small sawmills to large processing and manufacturing plants. The work can sometimes be physically demanding. However, working conditions have improved with the introduction of new technology and specialist equipment.
Personal Requirements:
- enjoy practical work
- alert and safety conscious
- physically fit
- enjoy working with timber and timber products
- good hand-eye coordination
- basic mathematical ability.
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