6823-Woodworking Machine Tool Setters and Operators

Job Title: 

Woodworking Machine Tool Setters and Operators

Job Description: 

Woodworking machine tool setters and operators set-up or operate and monitor automatic or semi-automatic woodworking machines, such as precision sawing, shaping, planning, boring, turning and woodcarving machines to fabricate or repair wooden parts for furniture, fixtures and other wooden products.

Tasks: 

Installing and adjusting blades, cutterheads, boring-bits and sanding-belts, and using hand tools and rules

Linked Education ( CESM Codes ) : 

815 - Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering

Specific Occupations: 

682301 - Furniture Finisher
Description : Applies finishes such as stain, lacquer, paint, oil and varnish to furniture, and polishes and waxes finished furniture surfaces.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : No
Specializations : French Polisher, Furniture Polisher, Furniture Production Machine Operator, Furniture Restorer

682302 - Picture Framer
Description : Cuts out and assembles mouldings to make picture frames, and frames paintings, photographs, needlework and other artwork.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : No
Specializations : Frame Maker (Pictures), Framer (Picture)

682303 - Wood Machinist
Description : Cuts, planes, turns, shapes and sands wood stock to specifications.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : Yes
Specializations : Automatic Profile Sander Operator, Carving Machine Operator (Wood), CNC Machinist (Wood), Copy Lathe Operator, Edge Bander Operator, Furniture Machinist, Jigmaker (Wood), Panel Saw Operator, Tape Edge Machinist, Wood Products Machine Operator, Woodworking Machine Setter, Woodworking Machine Set-up Operator

682304 - Wood Turner
Description : Operates wood turning lathes to turn and shape wood stock.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : Yes
Specializations : Precision Woodworking Sawyer, Wood Lathe Turning Operator, Woodworking Lathe Operator

682305 - Cooper
Description : Replaces staves, heads, and hoops.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : Yes

International Careers(ISCO): 
Source Of Info: 

Source : Organising Framework for Occupations (OFO) 2013, Department of Higher Education and Training, Republic of South Africa