Woodworking Machine Operators
Job description
These individuals set up, program, and operate machines that make or repair wooden parts. They are employed by wood product manufacturers (furniture, accessories, etc.).
Environment
- Controlled ambient temperature
- Equipment, machinery, tools
- Hazardous chemical
- Odours
- Nontoxic dust
- Noise
- Falling objects
Main tasks
- Glue pieces of wood.
- Press wood veneers on wooden surfaces.
- Operate machines that make wooden articles.
- Read and interpret specifications or follow verbal instructions.
- Clean and lubricate equipment and replace parts, as required.
Advancement and mobility
- There is much mobility within this group.
- Experience leads to supervisory positions.
Hourly wage
The hourly wage is calculated by averaging wages from 2019 to 2021.- Minimum
- $15.00
- Median
- $19.00
- Maximum
- $25.00
Job prospects for 2021-2025
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Job prospects for 2021-2025
Job prospects
All of Québec
Good
All of Québec
Non available
Total jobs for 2020
All of Québec
3,000
All of Québec
na
Gender distribution
All of Québec
Not available.
- 13.7% Female
- 86.3% Male
Not available.
- 13.7% Female
- 86.3% Male
Job types
All of Québec
Not available.
- Full time
- Part time
Not available.
- Full time
- Part time
Yearly wage on 2015
All of Québec
$37,000
All of Québec
Other characteristics
All of Québec
- Non traditional for women
- None
All of Québec
- Non traditional for women
- None
Sectors of activity
All of Québec
Not available.
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NAICS 32149% of jobs
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NAICS 33725% of jobs
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NAICS 113, 11536% of jobs
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NAICS 234% of jobs
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NAICS 412% of jobs
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Others14% of jobs
All of Québec
Not available.
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NAICS 32149% of jobs
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NAICS 33725% of jobs
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NAICS 113, 11536% of jobs
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NAICS 234% of jobs
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NAICS 412% of jobs
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Others14% of jobs