Wood Machinist
To reach your greatest potential and take part in something important, join our team!
Our client is one of Australia's largest and best regarded coffin and casket manufacturers in Australia with branches and workshops in every state in the country.
Due to company growth an exciting opportunity has become available for a committed, proactive and qualified Wood Machinist to join their team.
More about the company:
This is a Family-owned business who take pride in their team and the quality of their work. Operational for over 50 years their reputation is reflected by the workmanship of their team. Ongoing training and proactive safety protocols keep them at the top of their game.
About You:
- Trade Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years' experience in Wood Machining
- Previous experience working with CNC Routers
- Previous experience working with 4 or 5 Sided Moulders
- Experience with Band saws and edge-matching machines
- Ability to Tool change and Machine set-up
- Be Physically fit
- Motivated, reliable and hard working
Duties and Responsibilities will include:
- Sets up woodworking machines and wood stock for correct cutting, planning, turning, shaping and sanding
- Operates machines to cut, plane, turn, shape and sand work pieces
- Removes old finishes by stripping with steel wool and glasspaper, and by applying solvents and paint strippers, and removing softened finishes by scraping
- Applying varnish, shellac, lacquer, stains and paint to surfaces and polishing and waxing finished surfaces
- Fitting and fastening frame pieces
- Mounting backing materials and subjects for framing
Work hours: Monday to Friday 7:00am – 3:20pm – Overtime available
Relocation Packages:
This position is on a full-time basis, and we encourage international applicants to apply as full work sponsorship is on offer.
To be eligible for an Australian work permit you must have completed a successful Skill Assessment or willing to undertake Skill Assessment and English IELTS.
If you are the successful applicant our client will:
- Pay for your visa processing
- Pay for your flight to Australia
- Airport transfer
- Source Accommodation
- Assist for the first month of rental
- Assist with Taxation and Banking
If you have the above skills and would like a new start Down Under, please hit the apply button and someone will be in touch.