debarker operator

Debarker operators operate debarking machines to strip harvested trees of their bark. The tree is fed into the machine, after which the bark is stripped using abrasion or cutting.

Alternative Labels

debarker

debarker operator

debarker specialist

debarker technician

debarking machine operator

debarking machine specialist

debarking machine technician

debarking machinist

debarking operator

debarking specialist

debarking technician

log peeler

log peeler operator

log peeler specialist

log peeler technician

log peeling machine operator

log peeling machine specialist

log peeling machine technician

log peeling machinist

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

adjust cut sizes manage logs transfer monitor gauge observe logs operate debarking machine set up the controller of a machine supply machine transfer logs troubleshoot wear appropriate protective gear work safely with machines

Essential Knowledge

quality standards wood cuts woodworking processes

Optional Skills and Competences

assess felled timber quality assess felled timber volume check quality of raw materials clean equipment conduct routine machinery checks de-limb trees dispose of cutting waste material handle timber handle timber-based products identify hazards in the workplace inspect machinery inspect timber inspect trees keep records of work progress manage timber stocks meet contract specifications monitor heavy machinery operate wood sawing equipment perform machine maintenance prepare wood production reports process timber using hand-fed machinery record production data for quality control sharpen edged tools

Optional Knowledge

cutting technologies sawing techniques timber products types of sawing blades types of wood

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/5e5522c5-4b09-4586-a8f0-3b6d66d99969

Status

released

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