This occupation covers wood machinists and wood trades workers not elsewhere classified. Occupations in this group include cane furniture maker, cooper and wood model maker.

Studies drawings, work orders and sample parts to determine specifications; determines tooling and machine requirements and sequence of operations; sets up woodworking machines and wood stock for correct cutting, planning, turning, shaping and sanding; operates machines to cut, plane, turn, shape and sand work pieces; removes old finishes by stripping with steel wool and glasspaper, and by applying solvents and paint strippers, and removing softened finishes by scraping; applies varnish, shellac, lacquer, stains and paint to surfaces and polishes and waxes finished surfaces.

• Works indoors in workrooms, workshops, factories and furniture shops. Work areas will usually be adequately heated and ventilated and have large open work spaces.
• Work spaces may be messy and dusty.
• Unsuitable for people in wheelchairs.

• Physical demand level is up to heavy.
• Standing and walking is frequently required about the factory to move equipment, supplies and carry out various tasks often on concrete floors. Sitting is not required.
• Stretching up and across is frequently required when polishing and lacquer spraying.
• Squatting, crouching and/or kneeling and twisting of the body or neck are occasionally required especially when accessing awkward spaces on furniture.
• Handling of wooden furniture items, lacquers, solvents and paints is constantly required.
• Lifting and carrying of finished items of furniture about the workshop is frequently required.
• Bending is frequently required.
• Repetitive movements are frequently required especially in the use of hands and arms for sanding and applying finishes.
• Driving is not required.
• There is a requirement for the use of a range of hand power and machine tools including sanding machines and hand sanding materials, as well as spray guns.
• Mental skills necessary include practical, problem-solving and planning skills.

A New Zealand Register Level 4 qualification or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 3). In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification. For entry-level positions on-the-job training may be sufficient.

There are opportunities for flexibility of movement but they are limited.