Job Description
Job Responsibilities
- Using panel saw machines
- using sawing machines, mortice machines, moulding machines, routers (which cut complex shapes), planes and drills
- calculating how much wood you need and selecting the right kind
- reading and understanding technical drawings
- making jigs and templates for each task
- cutting and shaping wood
- treating wood with preservatives
- cleaning and servicing machines and sharpening or replacing blades.
Job Skills & Qualifications Required
- SSCE, NABTEB or Trade Certificate
- Minimum of 3 - 5 years experience as a Machinist in a furniture making factory
- The ability to stand, walk and move for up to eight hours per day
- Previous experience with furniture manufacturing.