We are seeking a skilled and experienced Wood Machinist to join our timber manufacturing operations in Ingleburn. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone with strong expertise in operating and maintaining woodworking machinery used in the production of custom timber pallets, crates, and casings.
The role involves interpreting detailed drawings, preparing materials to specification, and operating machinery including sawmill molders, panel saws, and other precision wood machines for custom manufacturing of bearers, gluts, and other timber components.
Key Responsibilities:
· Interpret technical drawings, work orders and sample parts to determine job specifications
· Identify and set up appropriate tooling, machine settings, and sequence of operations
· Operate and supervise sawmill moulder and panel saw equipment
· Perform cutting, planing, turning, shaping, and sanding of timber stock to exact specifications
· Prepare ISPM15-compliant timber and oversee docking processes
· Train apprentices and support production line team members
· Ensure quality control and efficient output in a multicultural team environment
Essential Skills and Experience:
· Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience in timber machining or equivalent
· Advanced skills operating sawmill moulders, panel saws, and general woodworking machinery
· Proven ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
· Strong attention to detail and safety awareness
· Team leadership or supervisory experience desirable
· Bilingual communication skills advantageous
· Familiarity with ISPM15 timber treatment standards
What We Offer:
· Competitive remuneration in line with experience and industry standards
· A supportive, inclusive, and skilled team environment
· Long-term career opportunity with scope for growth and development
· Employer sponsorship (subclass 482 visa) available for suitably qualified overseas candidates
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Salary packaging
• Visa sponsorship

Application Question(s):

• In a practical interview and with a reference, can you demonstrate advanced skills in operating sawmill molders, panel saws, and general woodworking machinery?
• In a practical interview and with a reference, will you be able to demonstrate a proven ability to read and interpret engineering drawings?
• Are you familiar with ISPM15 heat treatment standards and processes?
• Please describe and give a reference for your experience in interpreting technical drawings, work orders and sample parts to determine job specifications?
• Please describe and give a reference for your experience in identifying and setting up appropriate tooling, machine settings, and sequence of operations?
• Please describe your experience in operating and supervising sawmill molders and panel saw equipment?
• In a practical interview, would you be able to successfully perform cutting, planing, turning, shaping, and sanding of timber stock to exact specifications?
• What experience do you have in training apprentices and support production line team members?
• Please describe your experience and standard protocols in implementing quality controls, traceability and efficient outputs?
• What languages are you proficient in?
• Please describe your current or previous role as a team leader?

Experience:

• wood machinist : 5 years (Required)
• cutting, planing, turning, shaping, and sanding of timber: 5 years (Required)

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Preferred)

Work Location: In perso

Please refer the Job description for details