Description

Woodworking machine operators set up, program and operate one or more woodworking machines to fabricate or repair wooden parts for furniture, fixtures or other wood products. They are employed in furniture, fixture and other wood products manufacturing establishments.

Job Titles

• Boring machine operator – woodworking
• Computer numerically controlled (CNC) band saw operator
• Drill operator – woodworking
• Drum sander – woodworking
• Edge bander operator – woodworking
• Glue machine operator – woodworking
• Lathe operator – woodworking
• Planer operator – woodworking
• Rough mill operator – woodworking
• Shaper – woodworking
• Woodworking machine operator

Main Duties

• 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.

Workplaces

• Fixture manufacturing companies
• Furniture manufacturing companies
• Wood products manufacturing establishments

Skills

• Operation Monitoring of Machinery and Equipment
• Preventative Maintenance
• Quality Control Testing
• Repairing
• Troubleshooting

Abilities

• Control of Settings
• Finger-Hand-Wrist Motion
• Rate Control
• Reaction Time
• Stamina

Personal Attributes

• Independence
• Adaptability
• Analytical Thinking
• Attention to Detail
• Collaboration

Similar Occupations

• Carpenters (72310)
• Cabinetmakers (72311)

Source: OaSIS