Wood machinist

Level

Intermediate · like GCSEs

Length

2 yrs

typical

Sector

Engineering and manufacturing

Pay

Paid

you earn while training

In a nutshell

Machine and manufacture wood components in the furniture industry.

Set up machines with correct tooling, guards, and fence settings

Machine timber or sheet materials to drawing dimensions

Inspect finished components using tapes, squares, and gauges

Change worn or damaged tooling safely and to specification

Maintain dust extraction systems and clear waste material regularly

Report machine faults or guarding issues to the supervisor

Keep a production record of components machined and any rejects

How to read woodworking drawings and interpret machining specifications

Safe setting up and operation of key wood machining equipment

How to select and change cutting tools and set depths and angles

Timber species, sheet materials, and their machining characteristics

Quality control - how to measure and check components against tolerances

COSHH, dust extraction, noise, and machine guarding requirements

Ready to look for a place?

See live Wood machinist apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.

A Careermash concept · apprenticeship standard from our careers engine · vacancies via gov.uk.