Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, & Tenders
Code: 51-7042.00Median Annual Salary
Competitive / Variable
Sector & location dependent
Preparation & Education
Standard Educational Pathways
Job Zone N/A
Industry Outlook
Stable Growth
Active demand across the UK workforce
Role Overview & What They Do
Set up, operate, or tend woodworking machines, such as drill presses, lathes, shapers, routers, sanders, planers, and wood nailing machines. May operate computer numerically controlled (CNC) equipment.
Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)
Boring Machine Operator
Cabinet Maker
Knot Saw Operator
Lathe Operator
Machine Operator
Molder Operator
Router Operator
Sander
Sander Operator
Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks
- Set up, program, operate, or tend computerized or manual woodworking machines, such as drill presses, lathes, shapers, routers, sanders, planers, or wood-nailing machines.
- Examine finished workpieces for smoothness, shape, angle, depth-of-cut, or conformity to specifications and verify dimensions, visually and using hands, rules, calipers, templates, or gauges.
- Start machines, adjust controls, and make trial cuts to ensure that machinery is operating properly.
Frequently Asked Questions About Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, & Tenders
Salaries for a Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, & Tenders vary depending on regional demand across the UK, industry sector, relevant technical certifications, and years of experience.
Most employers hiring for a Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, & Tenders in the UK require a combination of relevant educational qualifications, technical certifications, or demonstrative on-the-job vocational experience.
Essential skills and tooling for a Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, & Tenders include: Industry standard competencies, tooling, and methods. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.
The UK job market maintains steady employment demand for qualified Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, & Tenders professionals across diverse sectors.
Live UK Vacancies for Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, & Tenders
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Salary Distribution
Salaries vary depending on region, certifications, and years of experience.
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