Occupation

839141 Timber and Wood Process Worker

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OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
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Reference period
2024, Version 1.0

839141 Timber and Wood Process Worker

Performs routine tasks in a sawmill, timber yard or wood product factory, such as sorting and stacking timber, and assembling timber or wood product orders.

Alternative title

  • Timber Mill Worker

Specialisations

  • Pallet Maker
  • Pallet Repairer

Skill level: 5

Main tasks

  • Loads and unloads logs and timber onto equipment and conveyors for stripping and seasoning
  • Transports wood and processed wood products such as plywood, chipboard sheets, and panels, to work areas
  • Examines timber or wood for faults such as knots, bad edges and stains
  • Assists production operators in operating timber and wood processing machinery or equipment, such as saws, planers and sanders
  • Measures and cuts timber or wood products to specific dimensions using machines or hand tools
  • Sorts and stacks timber or wood products according to size, type and quality
  • Racks offcuts and removes waste timber or wood products from processing area for disposal or recycling
  • Assembles orders by selecting and gathering required timber pieces or wood products
  • Packs and loads finished timber or wood products for transportation