Overview
EMPLOYED
150
PART-TIME SHARE
36%
FEMALE SHARE
15%
MEDIAN WEEKLY EARNINGS
N/A
MEDIAN AGE
43
ANNUAL EMPLOYMENT GROWTH
N/A
Summary
Other Wood Machinists and Wood Trades Workers includes jobs like Cane Furniture Maker, Cooper, and Wood Model Maker.
Tasks
- Studies drawings, work orders and sample parts to determine specifications
- Determines tooling and machine requirements and sequence of operations
- 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
- Applies varnish, shellac, lacquer, stains and paint to surfaces and polishes and waxes finished surfaces
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Hours worked
Hours worked | Other Wood Machinists and Wood Trades Workers | All Occupations |
---|---|---|
Share of workers who work full-time hours | 64% | 64% |
Average full-time hours worked per week | 38 hours | 44 hours |
Industries
Other Wood Machinists and Wood Trades Workers work in industries like:
Source:
ABS, 2021 Census of Population and Housing based on place of usual residence.
Note: industries that comprise less than 5% of an occupation have been suppressed.
States and territories
New South Wales
12.6%
Victoria
18.5%
Queensland
20.5%
South Australia
28.5%
Western Australia
4.0%
Tasmania
17.9%
Northern Territory
2.6%
Australian Capital Territory
0.0%
Source: ABS, 2021 Census of Population and Housing based on place of usual residence.
Age and gender
Age and Gender | Other Wood Machinists and Wood Trades Workers | All Occupations |
---|---|---|
Median age | 43 years | 40 years |
Female share of employment | 15% | 49% |
Education
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Highest Level of Educational Attainment (% Share) | All Occupations | Other Wood Machinists and Wood Trades Workers |
---|---|---|
Post Graduate/Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate | 12.2 | 2.6 |
Bachelor degree | 23.2 | 15.2 |
Advanced Diploma/Diploma | 11.1 | 5.3 |
Certificate III/IV | 19.5 | 37.7 |
Year 12 | 15.9 | 11.9 |
Year 11 | 4.0 | 4.0 |
Year 10 and below | 9.7 | 11.3 |
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DownloadAustralian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations
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