wood sander

Wood sanders smoothen the surface of a wooden object using various sanding instruments. Each applies an abrasive surface, usually sandpaper, to the workpiece to remove irregularities.

Alternative Labels

floor sander

floor sanding machine operator

floor sanding machine specialist

floor sanding machine technician

floor sanding machine worker

hand wood sander

production woodworker

sanding machine operative

sanding machine operator

sanding machine setter

sanding machine specialist

sanding machine technician

sanding machine tender

sanding machine worker

sanding machinist

wood sanding machine operative

wood sanding machine operator

wood sanding machine setter

wood sanding machine tender

wood sanding machine worker

woodworker/sander

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

clean wood surface identify sanding grits inspect wood materials maintain sanding machines sand wood use sanding machines wear appropriate protective gear work safely with machines

Essential Knowledge

quality standards sanding techniques types of sanders types of wood wood cuts woodworking processes

Optional Skills and Competences

apply restoration techniques apply wood finishes check quality of raw materials consult technical resources dispose of non-hazardous waste dye wood identify abrasives types identify hazards in the workplace inspect quality of products keep records of work progress manage timber stocks meet contract specifications monitor automated machines operate thickness planer machine perform test run record production data for quality control report defective manufacturing materials set up the controller of a machine stain wood supply machine troubleshoot use wood chisel

Optional Knowledge

manufacturing of daily use goods manufacturing of furniture manufacturing of sports equipment timber products woodworking tools

Skills & Competences

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/3bdf6206-e952-4177-a17b-2a03bfee2144

Status

released

Occupations

wood sander

Description

Skills & Competences

Skills & Competences

Concept URI