AKD is a forestry products company, growing and manufacturing sustainable quality timber products. With operations across Queensland, NSW and Victoria we have 1,000 plus strong team members who are passionate about our business!

AKD is proud of our diverse culture, that supports empowered individuals, embraces Teamwork, and encourages a simple action orientated ‘can do - make it happen’ attitude.

We are offering an excellent opportunity for a qualified, energetic and self-motivated person to join our team of wood machinists. This is a full-time position based at our Caboolture site and will involve all aspects of wood machining.

Live locally to the sawmill in Caboolture or close to the beaches around Sunshine Coast or north side Brisbane.

This position will support and drive the efficient management and operations of our Dry Mill, ensuring our planers are set and maintained to achieve a high-quality standard of product and process. This position is perfect for someone with passion for continuous improvement, working in a team environment and has previous experience in wood machining. Experience within the timber or manufacturing industry is an advantage.

Roster: three shifts, early, mid and night. 4am to 2am.

Relocation expenses are available for the right candidate to support you and/or your family when becoming part of the AKD team.

Key duties & responsibilities will include:

Perform tasks safely & efficiently

Grind and set up planer heads

Operate a CNC High Speed Planer to process timber products

Assess and maintain cutter performance

Fault diagnosis and rectification

General maintenance and care of machinery

Comply with standard operating procedures and work instructions

The successful applicants will have:

Minimum Trade Qualification: Complete or Near Complete Certificate III Wood Machining

Good time management skills, be able to prioritise tasks.

Have commitment and strong work ethic

Be able to work alone or as part of a group

Be reliable and flexible to suit shift configurations

Demonstrate strong communication skills, verbal & written

Show absolute commitment to Health and Safety of self and others

Have experience on high-speed planers (desirable)

If you have commitment, energy and are motivated to make a difference, please apple via seek using your resume and cover letter

Applications Close 30 June 2025

Note: Pre-employment drug and alcohol, along with functional capacity testing, will be required.