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

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 operator

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:

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

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

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

Essential Knowledge

cutting technologies quality standards types of wood woodworking processes

Optional Skills and Competences

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

Optional Knowledge

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

Concept URI

Concept Uri

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

Status

released

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