Wood Machinist

A Wood Machinist creates individual timber pieces for specific purposes. You might build timber furniture frames or create wooden pieces designed for a particular purpose. Wood Machinists use tools and machinery to cut and shape timber and may assemble or fit finished pieces. You might apply varnish, stains or paint to your work.

Wood Machinists should have excellent attention to detail and strong fine motor skills. It’s important you can follow instructions and work to individual specifications. Wood Machinists should have good technical skills and be able to produce high quality pieces. Customer service skills are important and you may need to work as part of a team.

Future demand Low
Average yearly income $65,780
Skill level Unknown

How do I become a wood machinist?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
FWP40420

Certificate IV in Timber Systems Design

Traineeship
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
MSF30322

Certificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology

Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
3 - 48 months
$0 - $32,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
FWP30322

Certificate III in Timber and Wood Products Operations

Traineeship
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
FWP31220

Certificate III Timber Truss and Frame Design

Traineeship
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
FWP20322

Certificate II in Timber and Wood Products Operations

Traineeship
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
MSF30322

Certificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology (Apprenticeship)

Traineeship
4 years
$14,935
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
MSF30322

Certificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology (Kitchens and Bathrooms)

On Campus, Traineeship
3 - 24 months
$0 - $3,790
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
MSF30322

Certificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology (Marine Cabinetry)

Traineeship
3 months
$3,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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