chipper operator

Chipper operators tend machines that chip wood into small pieces for use in particle board, for further processing into pulp, or for use in its own right. Wood is fed into the chipper and shredded or crushed using a variety of mechanisms.

Alternative Labels

chipper

chipper machine operator

chipper machine specialist

chipper machine technician

chipper operator

chipper specialist

chipper technician

wood chipper

wood chipper operator

wood chipper specialist

wood chipper technician

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 drive chipper truck manage logs transfer monitor chipper machine monitor gauge operate wood chipper sharpen edged tools supply machine troubleshoot wear appropriate protective gear work safely with machines

Essential Knowledge

quality standards

Optional Skills and Competences

assess felled timber quality assess felled timber volume check quality of raw materials conduct routine machinery checks de-limb trees dispose of non-hazardous waste handle timber handle timber-based products identify hazards in the workplace inspect machinery inspect trees inspect wood materials manage timber stocks meet contract specifications monitor heavy machinery operate debarking machine operate grappler operate heavy construction machinery without supervision prepare wood production reports process timber using hand-fed machinery replace knives set up the controller of a machine use wrenches

Optional Knowledge

timber products types of sawing blades types of wood types of wood chippers

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/976c739f-fec7-45c2-b12e-e1b496aa816b

Status

released

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