Wood machinist

Machine and manufacture wood components in the furniture industry.

Typical duration

2 years

Training funded

Fully funded

Route

Engineering and manufacturing

Standard ref

ST0976

Role overview

A wood machinist operates specialist woodworking machinery to cut, shape, and profile timber and sheet materials for furniture, joinery, construction, or manufacturing. You will set up and run machines such as bandsaws, spindle moulders, CNC routers, and planers to produce accurate components from technical drawings. It is a skilled manufacturing role with opportunities to progress into CNC programming, machine setting, or workshop management.