Paper and Wood Processing Machine Operators
Unit Group
ANZSCO CODE - 7113

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

In Australia:

• AQF Certificate II or III, or at least one year of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

In New Zealand:

• NZQF Level 4 qualification, or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

The occupation Other Wood Processing Machine Operator in this unit group has a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

In Australia:

• AQF Certificate II or III, or at least one year of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

In New Zealand:

• NZQF Level 2 or 3 qualification, or at least one year of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

• setting up printing plates, ink circulation systems, knives, creases, cutting dies, and folding and gluing machines
• loading machines with paper and fibreboard
• operating machines to form cardboard containers, paper plates, egg cartons, tissue paper and other paper products
• adjusting and cleaning machines and performing minor repairs
• securing timber into place and setting saws to produce specified sizes of plank and board to be cut
• starting machines and feeding stock onto cutting saw, and operating automatic feed mechanisms
• raising and lowering saws to trim boards and remove defects such as rot and splits
• controlling lathes and slicing machines to produce veneers, and laminating veneer using glue
• verifying dimensions of cut stock and accuracy of cuts
• checking saws and other machines for safety, sharpness and correct functioning