Job Description

Join Our Lonsdale Team as a Wood Machinist!

Since 1978, the Farquhar Group has been a leader in Australian kitchen manufacturing. Operating through our Farquhar and U-Install-It brands, we deliver excellence to the public and top-tier builders. Built on Care, Excellence, Quality, and Integrity, we offer a professional environment where quality craftsmanship is at the heart of everything we do.

The Opportunity

As a Wood Machinist in our production team, you will play a critical role in the foundational stage of our manufacturing process – ensuring all timber and panel products are cut, machined, and prepared to the highest standard before moving into assembly.

This is a hands-on role where precision and machinery expertise directly impact production workflow, the accuracy of our cabinetry components, and the overall quality reputation of the Farquhar Group.

What You'll Be Doing

• Setting up, operating, and maintaining industrial woodworking machinery, including CNC routers, drilling machines, beam saws, and edgebanders, to process materials to exact specifications.
• Interpreting job sheets, technical drawings, and production schedules accurately to ensure precise machining of components.
• Performing rigorous quality checks on machined parts for dimensional accuracy, edge finish, and structural integrity.
• Ensuring all components meet strict internal quality standards before being passed on to the completions and assembly teams.
• Supporting continuous improvement by identifying material defects, machine calibration issues, and efficiency opportunities.
• Performing routine operator based maintenance and troubleshooting on machinery to minimize downtime and ensure optimal performance.
• Working collaboratively with production, assembly, and dispatch teams to maintain steady workflow and meet deadlines.
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and compliant work environment in line with strict OHS requirements and machinery safety protocols.

What We’re Looking For

• Trade qualification in Wood Machining, Cabinet Making, or equivalent practical experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Strong, proven experience operating and setting up CNC machinery, edgebanders, drilling machines and beam saws.
• Excellent ability to read and interpret technical plans and production documentation.
• A keen eye for detail and precision, with a proactive approach to quality control.
• Strong understanding of safe work practices and machine maintenance.
• Reliability, efficiency, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment.

Your Strengths Will Include

• Experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing or production environment
• Strong problem-solving skills when identifying and correcting defects
• Ability to manage workload efficiently while maintaining quality standards
• Strong communication and teamwork skills within a production setting

Why Join Us?

If you’re a skilled Wood Machinist who takes pride in high-quality finishing work and wants to be part of a respected Australian manufacturing business, we’d love to hear from you.

Please note: only applicants with full Australian working rights will be considered.

For more information, visit https://farquhargroup.com.au/

No recruitment agencies please.