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planer thicknesser operator

Concept overview

Code

8172.5.2

Description

Planer thicknesser operators use machinery to shave wood planks to a uniform thickness. The machine usually planes both sides of the plank in one operation. They feed the plank into the machine carefully to prevent excess planing at the edge known as 'snipe'.

Alternative Labels

jointer operator

jointer specialist

jointer technician

over-and-under operator

over-and-under specialist

over-and-under technician

planer operator

planer specialist

planer technician

planer thicknesser

planer thicknesser specialist

planer thicknesser technician

planer thicknesser worker

thicknesser operator

thicknesser specialist

thicknesser technician

thickness operator

thickness planer operator

thickness planer specialist

thickness planer technician

thickness specialist

thickness 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:

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