木工机械操作员

Set up, program and operate one or more computer numerically controlled (CNC) or manual woodworking machines such as saws, moulders, lathes, routers, planers, edgers, pressing machines, shapers, drills and sanders to fabricate or repair wooden parts for furniture, fixtures and other wood products

Operate gluing machines to glue pieces of wood together or press and affix wood veneer to wood surfaces

Operate preset special-purpose woodworking machines to fabricate wood products such as coat hangers, mop handles, clothes pins and other products

Read and interpret specifications or follow verbal instructions

May clean and lubricate equipment, and replace parts as necessary.

Some secondary school education is usually required.

On-the-job training is usually provided.

Experience as a labourer in the same company may be required.

Mobility is common among jobs in this unit group.

Progression to supervisory positions is possible with experience.

Cabinetmakers (See 72311 Cabinetmakers)

Carpenters (See 72310 Carpenters)

Woodworking machine operators supervisor - furniture and fixtures manufacturing (See 92022 Supervisors, furniture and fixtures manufacturing)