Wood Machinist Apprentice

At AKD Softwoods, we're committed to developing the skills of our future workforce through our Apprenticeship Program. As a Wood Machinist Apprentice, you'll play a vital role in our sawmill operations, working alongside experienced tradespeople to gain hands-on experience and industry-recognized qualifications.

The role involves setting up, operating, and maintaining machines such as automated planers/moulders and saws to cut, plane, and profile timber to specifications. You'll work in a supportive learning environment, with opportunities to work on state-of-the-art equipment and multimillion-dollar projects.

As a Wood Machinist Apprentice, you'll have the chance to develop a wide range of skills, including:

• Sharpening, maintaining, and setting knives and saws
• Performing saw changes
• Aligning machine centres
• Maintaining machines and equipment
• Instructing operators
• Problem-solving and fixing faults
• Optimizing planer and timber recovery

Our Apprenticeship Program offers a range of benefits, including:

• Completing a nationally recognized qualification
• Receiving the highest level of training from skilled and experienced tradespeople
• Establishing a career with Australia's leading sawmill
• Working with cutting-edge equipment and new technology
• Learning while earning
• Opportunities to travel to other sites
• Obtaining various licenses and tickets
• Open to mature age entry

We have a dedicated Training Manager to guide and support your overall training experience while undertaking your apprenticeship. Throughout and post the completion of the program, there are opportunities for experience to be gained at our other sites/locations, with accommodation and travel support provided.

This is a full-time fixed-term position with a promising future. With a commitment of 3-4 years required to complete your trade, gain on-the-job training, and attend trade school, individuals must be highly motivated, flexible, and keen to learn.