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wood machinist

Wood machinists work primarily in the processing and manufacturing divisions of the UK wood supply chain.
 
They cut and prepare timber for use in furniture manufacture, DIY stores and the construction industry. Working from detailed technical drawings and templates, they select the type of wood required, estimate the amount needed, and cut and prepare it to the correct size, shape and finish.
 
Manufactured products include:
  • floorboards
  • staircases
  • door and window frames
  • kitchen units and cabinets
  • fencing
  • pallets and packaging.
Machinists use a variety of wood-cutting and shaping tools, such as sawing machines, planers, mortice machines, moulding machines and routers. Increasingly, machinery in factories and mills is computer controlled and machinists are often trained to use computer-aided design techniques and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) methods as part of their work.
 
Wood machinists are also responsible for cleaning workshop tools and machinery, and regularly servicing them.

Hours and Environment

Wood machinists normally work 39 hours a week, Monday to Friday. Overtime may be available and shift work is common.
Machinists work indoors in well-ventilated sawmills or workshops. The work can be physically demanding and they use protective clothing and equipment to minimise the effects of noise and dust.

Skills and Interests

To be a wood machinist you should:

  • have good practical skills and some mechanical knowledge
  • have a good understanding of the characteristics of different types of timber
  • be able to follow instructions and production schedules
  • be able to concentrate for long periods and pay attention to detail
  • be safety conscious
  • be able to work effectively on your own and in a team
  • have good numeracy skills for calculations and measurements.

Entry

There are no set entry requirements, but employers tend to want people with some on-site experience. If you have not worked in construction before, then you may want to consider working as a labourer to gain site experience. Once working, the employer may be willing to offer you training (see Training section below).

You can take college courses in this field, which can teach you some of the skills needed for the job but employers may still want to see some experience. Courses include:

  • City & Guilds Certificates Basic Skills in Construction: Carpentry and Joinery (6214), Woodworking (6215)
  • Edexcel Introductory Certificate/Diploma in Construction
  • Intermediate Construction Award in Wood Machining.

Check with ConstructionSkills and your local colleges for more details.

For more information about working in the furniture manufacturing sector, contact the Furniture, Furnishings and Interiors National Training Organisation (FFINTO) in Further Information.

Training

Most training will involve work-based learning combined with assessment. There are several qualifications available including NVQs/SVQs at levels 2 and 3 in Wood Machining. Units include:

  • Produce Sawn, Planed and Profiled Products
  • Produce Shaped, Turned, Jointed, Sanded and Bored Products
  • Produce Products Using CNC/NC machinery
  • Maintain Machinery and Equipment.

For more details on qualifications see ConstructionSkills in Further Information.

By 2010, workers within the construction sector must hold a Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card or be registered with an affiliated scheme. Many construction firms and their clients already insist that operatives hold a relevant CSCS card to work on site. To receive a card, a worker must hold an NVQ/SVQ or acceptable equivalent and pass a health and safety assessment.

Cards are graded according to qualifications and experience. Experienced workers without formal qualifications can use On-Site Assessment and Training (OSAT) or Experienced Worker Practical Assessment (EWPA) to achieve an award.
 
For details about the CSCS scheme, gradings, equivalent qualifications and applications, contact CSCS or SkillsDirect. For more detailed information about the health and safety test, training providers, OSAT and EWPA, see ConstructionSkills.

Apprenticeships may be available for those under the age of 24. In England these are currently Apprenticeships (level 2) and Advanced Apprenticeships (level 3). To find out more about these, visit www.apprenticeships.org.uk

Apprenticeships may be different in other areas. For further information see Scotland , Wales and Northern Ireland

Opportunities

Jobs are available in many areas of the country including timber yards, saw mills, construction and furniture companies. It may be possible to move into related areas such as bench joinery or shopfitting. With experience, promotion to supervisory and management levels is also an option.

Annual Income

Figures are intended as a guideline only.

Salaries for new starters range from £11,500 to £15,000.
With qualifications and experience, this can rise to between £18,500 and £21,000.

Further information

67 Wollaton Road
Beeston
Nottingham
NG9 2NG
Tel: 0115 9221200
http://www.ffinto.org
Tel: 0870 417 8777
http://www.cscs.uk.com
Bircham Newton
King's Lynn
Norfolk
PE31 6RH
Tel: 01485 577577
http://www.cskills.org
Tel: 0870 8505262
http://www.citb-constructionskills.co.uk/cardschemes/


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