planer thicknesser operator

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

over-and-under specialist

thicknesser operator

thickness operator

planer specialist

over-and-under technician

thickness specialist

thickness planer specialist

thicknesser technician

thickness planer operator

planer thicknesser worker

jointer specialist

thickness planer technician

thicknesser specialist

jointer technician

thickness technician

planer thicknesser operator

planer technician

over-and-under operator

planer thicknesser specialist

planer thicknesser technician

planer operator

planer thicknesser

jointer operator

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

work safely with machines operate thickness planer machine adjust cut sizes maintain wood thickness set up the controller of a machine supply machine wear appropriate protective gear perform test run set up the cutter head troubleshoot dispose of cutting waste material ensure conformity to specifications manipulate wood remove processed workpiece remove inadequate workpieces ensure equipment availability adjust planer

Essential Knowledge

woodworking processes quality standards cutting technologies types of wood

Optional Skills and Competences

monitor stock level monitor conveyor belt apply wood finishes conduct routine machinery checks sand wood inspect planed woodstock check quality of raw materials pack goods record production data for quality control consult technical resources keep records of work progress perform machine maintenance measure parts of manufactured products identify hazards in the workplace sharpen edged tools clean wood surface operate manual planer program a CNC controller advise on machinery malfunctions prepare wood production reports

Optional Knowledge

woodworking tools types of planing cutters mechanical systems sawing techniques sanding techniques

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/431f0055-43ca-406c-99f0-fb10a73d684e

Status

released

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