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Wood Chopper Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Composites Fabricator

Urbana, IL · On-site

$46K - $78K/yr

  • Medical

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... chopper gun. Measure and mix required resins and catalysts to be applied to molds to create parts. Measure and cut fiberglass chop strand mat, woven glass cloth, and wood-bracing materials as ...

Composites Fabricator

Urbana, IL · On-site

$46K - $78K/yr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... chopper gun. * Measure and mix required resins and catalysts to be applied to molds to create parts. * Measure and cut fiberglass chop strand mat, woven glass cloth, and wood-bracing materials as ...

Composites Fabricator

Urbana, IL · On-site

$46K - $78K/yr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... chopper gun. * Measure and mix required resins and catalysts to be applied to molds to create parts. * Measure and cut fiberglass chop strand mat, woven glass cloth, and wood-bracing materials as ...

Composites Fabricator

Urbana, IL · On-site

$46K - $78K/yr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... chopper gun. * Measure and mix required resins and catalysts to be applied to molds to create parts. * Measure and cut fiberglass chop strand mat, woven glass cloth, and wood-bracing materials as ...

Composites Fabricator

Urbana, IL

$46K - $78K/yr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... chopper gun. * Measure and mix required resins and catalysts to be applied to molds to create parts. * Measure and cut fiberglass chop strand mat, woven glass cloth, and wood-bracing materials as ...

... wood chipper 9. Remove trash from building 10. Distribute parts from parts cage 11. Pick up material from outside vendors 12. Operate "copper chopper" 13. Maintains clean and orderly work area ...

Fiberglass Plug and Mold Builder

Knoxville, TN · On-site

$17.50 - $19/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Construct swimming pool plugs using wood or other approved materials; measure, cut, shape, assemble ... Operate and maintain a chopper gun and other fiberglass lamination equipment; roll and compact ...

Infusion Tech

Edgewater, FL · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... wood bracing materials per production requirements. * Spray chopped fiberglass, resins and catalysts onto prepared molds or dies using pneumatic spray guns with chopper attachments - release air ...

Cook II-SEIU (28 hrs/wk)

Kirkland, WA · On-site

$24.26 - $37.19/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... warmer, chopper, mixer, blender, steamer, grill, fryer, steam kettle, broiler, electric oven ... and wood stone ovens and electric range. * Performs other duties as assigned. License ...

Cook II-SEIU

Kirkland, WA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... warmer, chopper, mixer, blender, steamer, grill, fryer, steam kettle, broiler, electric oven ... and wood stone ovens and electric range. * Performs other duties as assigned. License ...

Cook II-SEIU (28 hrs/wk)

Kirkland, WA

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... warmer, chopper, mixer, blender, steamer, grill, fryer, steam kettle, broiler, electric oven ... and wood stone ovens and electric range. * Performs other duties as assigned. License ...

Cook II-SEIU (28 hrs/wk)

Kirkland, WA · On-site

$24.26 - $37.19/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... warmer, chopper, mixer, blender, steamer, grill, fryer, steam kettle, broiler, electric oven ... and wood stone ovens and electric range. * Performs other duties as assigned. License ...

Cook II-SEIU (28 hrs/wk)

Kirkland, WA · On-site

$24.26 - $37.19/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... warmer, chopper, mixer, blender, steamer, grill, fryer, steam kettle, broiler, electric oven ... and wood stone ovens and electric range. * Performs other duties as assigned. License ...

Cook II-SEIU

Kirkland, WA

$24.26 - $37.19/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... warmer, chopper, mixer, blender, steamer, grill, fryer, steam kettle, broiler, electric oven ... and wood stone ovens and electric range. * Performs other duties as assigned. License ...

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How much do wood chopper jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for wood chopper in the United States is $22.11, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.31 and $25.00 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a wood chopper do?

A Wood Chopper is responsible for cutting, splitting, and preparing wood, typically for use as firewood or lumber. They use tools such as axes, saws, and chainsaws to fell trees and process them into manageable pieces. Wood Choppers may work in forests, logging sites, or on private properties, often performing physically demanding labor outdoors in various weather conditions. Safety and proper technique are essential in this job to prevent injuries. Some Wood Choppers also assist in transporting and stacking the chopped wood.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a wood chopper?

To thrive as a Wood Chopper, you need physical strength, endurance, and knowledge of safe woodcutting techniques, typically gained through hands-on experience or vocational training. Familiarity with chainsaws, axes, safety equipment, and sometimes forestry management certifications is often required. Attention to detail, reliability, and strong situational awareness help ensure both efficiency and safety on the job. These skills and qualities are vital for maintaining productivity and preventing accidents in physically demanding outdoor environments.

What safety measures and equipment do wood choppers use?

Wood choppers work in environments where safety is a top priority due to the use of sharp tools and heavy machinery. Common safety measures include wearing protective gear such as helmets, eye protection, gloves, steel-toed boots, and high-visibility clothing. Regular maintenance of axes, saws, and chainsaws is essential to prevent accidents. Additionally, wood choppers often work in teams, maintaining clear communication and following established protocols to ensure safe tree felling, trimming, and log transport. Familiarity with first aid and emergency procedures is also important for this role.

What is the difference between Wood Chopper vs Lumberjack?

AspectWood ChopperLumberjack
CredentialsTypically no formal certifications requiredOften requires safety training and certifications
Work EnvironmentForests, logging sites, or wood processing facilitiesForests, logging camps, and outdoor timber areas
Industry UsageCommonly used in manual wood cutting tasksBroader role including felling, bucking, and logging
Job ScopePrimarily chopping or splitting woodFelling trees, bucking logs, and logging operations

While both roles involve cutting wood, a Wood Chopper mainly focuses on chopping or splitting wood, often in a manual setting. A Lumberjack has a broader scope, including tree felling, bucking, and working in logging operations. The Lumberjack role typically requires safety certifications and involves outdoor, physically demanding work in forest environments.

What cities are hiring for Wood Chopper jobs?

Cities with the most Wood Chopper job openings:

What states have the most Wood Chopper jobs?

States with the most job openings for Wood Chopper jobs include:

Infographic showing various Wood Chopper job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 15% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $45,990 per year, or $22.1 per hour.

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Salary Range: $46,000.00-$78,000.00 Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, education, skills, and experience as well as market demands. These factors impact the salary/wage offered. Benefits: FlightSafety offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes vacation, sick leave, a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits

About FlightSafety International FlightSafety International is the world's premier professional aviation training company and supplier of flight simulators, visual systems and displays to commercial, government and military organizations. The company provides training for pilots, technicians and other aviation professionals from 167 countries and independent territories. FlightSafety operates the world's largest fleet of advanced full-flight simulators and award-winning maintenance training at Learning Centers and training locations in the United States, Canada, France and the United Kingdom.

Purpose of Position Possess and apply basic laminating, trimming, fitting, bonding, and assembly skills to form trainers that accurately represent the physical and visual attributes of an aircraft. Tasks and Responsibilities Clean and prepare molds for lamination. Laminate parts by applying polyester, vinyl ester, and epoxy resins to prepared molds by releasing air bubbles and smoothing seams with brushes and rollers in fiberglass applied by hand or by chopper gun.

Measure and mix required resins and catalysts to be applied to molds to create parts. Measure and cut fiberglass chop strand mat, woven glass cloth, and wood-bracing materials as required for projects being assembled. Cut, bend, form, sand, grind, glue, rivet, etc.

using a variety of materials (wood, metal, foam, clay, fabrics, and plastics). Fit, trim, finish, and assemble various fabricated parts. Check completed products for conformance to specifications and for defects by measuring with rulers, calipers, and by checking them visually and by tapping them to detect bubbles or dead spots.

Perform basic techniques with gel coats and chopper gun. Be familiar with all types of composites and a variety of other materials used to create composite parts. Ability to read blue prints.

Skilled in carpentry and pattern making procedures and techniques. Other duties as assigned. Minimum Education HS Diploma/GED Minimum Experience Less than 1 year FlightSafety is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability. Any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of required compliance reviews, including verification that the candidate is not prohibited from employment under U.S. economic sanctions programs administered by the U.S

Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). This position may require access to export-controlled technology or services subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Employment consideration and any offer of employment are contingent upon the applicant's ability to comply with these requirements, including qualifying as a "U.S

Person" under applicable regulations or otherwise eligible for export authorization within a timeframe consistent with business needs. A "U.S. Person" includes U.S

citizens, lawful permanent residents (holders of approved and unexpired green cards), and certain refugees or asylees with protected status under U.S. law. This position may also require eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S

Government security clearance for the duration of employment. Cybersecurity Notice: All official recruiting communication from FlightSafety International will come from an @flightsafety.com email address. FlightSafety International will never ask for personal or financial information through social media or third-party email providers

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