Wood Turner – ANZSCO 394214

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Description

Operates wood turning lathes to turn and shape wood stock.

Skill Level

3

Alternative Titles

NULL

Specializations

NULL

Skills Assessment Authority

TRA

Caveats

No caveats apply to this occupation.

Group: 3942 Wood Machinists and Other Wood Trades Workers

Description

set up and operate woodworking machines and wood turning lathes to shape wood stock, finish and polish furniture, and make picture frames and frame paintings, photographs and other artwork.

Tasks

  • studying drawings, work orders and sample parts to determine specifications
  • determining tooling and machine requirements and sequence of operations
  • setting up woodworking machines and wood stock for correct cutting, planning, turning, shaping and sanding
  • operating machines to cut, plane, turn, shape and sand work pieces
  • removing old finishes by stripping with steel wool and glasspaper, and by applying solvents and paint strippers, and removing softened finishes by scraping
  • applying varnish, shellac, lacquer, stains and paint to surfaces and polishing and waxing finished surfaces
  • fitting and fastening frame pieces
  • mounting backing materials and subjects for framing

Skill Level

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