Apprentice Wood Machinist

About Us

Join our team and be part of a diversified group with over 30 years of experience leading the way in the forestry, agricultural, and permaculture industries.  We're dedicated to the sustainable management of natural resources and have a long-standing commitment to responsible and functional use of these resources in our businesses.  At the Pentarch Group, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to pursuing new ideas, support local communities, and help shape a business that focuses on a sustainable future.  Your skills and passion can make a real difference by building on our decades of expertise.

About the Position

We are seeking an enthusiastic candidate to commence their Apprenticeship as a Wood Machinist. Your apprenticeship will see you trained in the following areas:

• Use a range of equipment to cut, shape and mould wood into industry set forms.
• Consult plans and drawings to meet production specifications and meet Australian standards.
• Select and fit blades, cutter heads and guides to machine timber.
• Operate and adjust machinery to shape and mould wood to a high standard.
• Grind, hone and sharpen various cutters.
• Clean and maintain the machinery, tools and workspace such as planers, dockers and moulders.
• Be taught teach how to operate, set up, and maintain moulders, end matchers, dockers, and other variants of machines."
• Preventive maintenance tasks.

This role is a permanent, full-time position based at our Kyogle mill. You will work alongside a fantastic team and learn from the best in the business. At the successful completion of your 4 year Apprenticeship you will have earned a Certificate III in Wood Machining.  Typical Shifts are 5:00am – 3:15pm Monday to Thursday, with occasional flexibility required to ensure opportunities to be trained on all parts of our process.

To be successful in securing this role you will have:

• Completed Year 12 (preferred).
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• An interest in the timber industry.
• Attention to detail.
• Work well in a team environment.

Successful Applicants must currently have full working rights in Australia, undergo a full medical and physical, undergo a Police Check as well as drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process.

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To be eligible for an apprenticeship or traineeship you must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or have full working rights.