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399534 Wood Machinist

Cuts, planes, turns, shapes, lathes and sands wood stock to specifications.

Major group
3 Technicians and Trades Workers
Unit group
3995 Wood Machinists and Other Wood Trades Workers
Edition
OSCA 2024
Skill level
Level 3

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Role overview

Cuts, planes, turns, shapes, lathes and sands wood stock to specifications.

Use this page to confirm the official title, the parent unit group, the task list and the related ANZSIC industry context before using the occupation in classification, reporting or migration-adjacent workflows.

Occupation facts

Skill level
3
Major group
3 Technicians and Trades Workers
Sub-major group
39 Other Technicians and Trades Workers
Minor group
399 Miscellaneous Technicians and Trades Workers
Unit group
3995 Wood Machinists and Other Wood Trades Workers

Tasks

  • Sets up and operates woodworking machines and tools to produce wooden products
  • Selects and measures wood stock to be cut, planed, turned, shaped, lathed or sanded
  • Adjusts and calibrates woodworking machine settings to ensure accurate and precise cuts and shaping
  • Monitors woodworking machine operation, and adjusts settings as necessary to maintain quality and efficiency
  • Uses hand tools and power tools to shape and finish wood products
  • Inspects finished wood products for defects and ensures they meet specifications

Skill level guidance

Skill level helps place the occupation inside the ABS hierarchy. Use it as a classification cue, then check the actual task list and occupational context before making a decision for HR, visa or reporting work.

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Compare OSCA 399534 with related occupations

Compare roles in the same OSCA unit group by their official definition, skill level, tasks and recognised alternative titles.

Comparison pointCurrent code399534 Wood Machinist399531 Furniture Finisher399532 Furniture Maker
Official role definitionCuts, planes, turns, shapes, lathes and sands wood stock to specifications.Applies finishes such as stain, lacquer, paint, oil and varnish to furniture, and polishes and waxes finished furniture surfaces.Fabricates and repairs freestanding furniture from timber, veneers, laminates and cane.
Skill levelSkill Level 3Skill Level 3Skill Level 3
Key tasks
  • Sets up and operates woodworking machines and tools to produce wooden products
  • Selects and measures wood stock to be cut, planed, turned, shaped, lathed or sanded
  • Adjusts and calibrates woodworking machine settings to ensure accurate and precise cuts and shaping
  • Monitors woodworking machine operation, and adjusts settings as necessary to maintain quality and efficiency
  • Prepares furniture surfaces for finishing by sanding, scraping or stripping old finishes
  • Mixes and applies stains, lacquers, paints, oils or varnishes to furniture surfaces
  • Uses brushes, spray guns or other tools to apply finishes evenly and smoothly
  • Inspects finished furniture surfaces for quality and makes any necessary touch-ups or repairs
  • Examines drawings, work orders and sample parts to determine specifications
  • Selects and works with materials such as timber, veneers, particle board, synthetic wood and other engineered wood products
  • Assembles parts to form sections of cabinets and furniture and completed articles
  • Fits hinges, locks, catches, drawers, shelves and other associated hardware

Comparison uses occupation definitions, skill levels, tasks and title variants from the ABS OSCA data files.

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Official source

Official source
ABS OSCA 2024 release and correspondence tables
Last reviewed
2026-04-17

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