At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and operate saws and machinery in a dynamic timber production environment.
- Company: Join DTM Timber, a leading company in the timber industry with a strong reputation.
- Benefits: Gain hands-on experience, learn a valuable trade, and work in a supportive team.
- Other info: Initial three-month assessment period before apprenticeship training; great growth potential.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in a unique field while developing practical skills.
- Qualifications: Must have a current Driver’s Licence and a passion for engineering.
The predicted salary is between 36000 - 44000 $ per year.
Are You the Next Member of DTM Timber’s Saw Shop Team?
Are you mechanically minded?
Do you like to know how things work?
Good with your hands and not afraid to get them dirty?
Ready for a new challenge and looking for a unique career path?
Here’s your chance to exercise your curiosity, use your hands and enjoy a diverse career in the timber industry.
This entry-level opportunity is ideal for someone keen to learn a highly sought-after trade.
DTM Timber is a prominent and long-standing company that operates hardwood sawmills, treatment plants and dry mill operations in Queensland and Northern NSW.
Key tasks include
- Daily upkeep of saws, tools and associated machinery used in the production line (including filing, sharpening and welding).
- Assist the Saw Technician with planning production schedules and ongoing maintenance requirements.
- Assist the tradesmen in problem solving/trouble shooting issues.
- Professional care and maintenance of saws and other timber processing tools and equipment to correct standard and to achieve optimum saw productivity.
- Assist with saw and tooling changes during shifts.
- Operate mechanical equipment, precision sharpening machinery and other tools.
What do we need?
- The successful candidate will be someone who is prepared to work hard, has an eye for detail and is genuinely interested in engineering and manufacturing.
- Current Driver’s Licence
- Good problem solving and analytical skills
- Patient and methodical
- Operate effectively in a team environment
- Willingness to learn and develop own skills and knowledge
- Open to learning diverse technical skills (mechanical and technical skills would be highly regarded)
- Committed to the study component of the apprenticeship (willing to travel to Victoria)
- Follow safe work practices
- Initial Employment Period
Please note that the successful applicant will initially be employed for a three-month assessment period prior to any apprenticeship training contract being offered.
Progression to an apprenticeship will be subject to satisfactory performance, aptitude for the trade and willingness to undertake the required training.
If you have a drive for getting hands on and getting the job done and are eager to be part of a high-performing team.
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