wood router operator

Wood router operators work with industrial routers to cut wood into the desired shape. Routers have a routing head that moves over the wood, going up and down to regulate the depth of the incision. Contemporary industrial wood routers usually are computer controlled for extremely fine and consistent results.

Alternative Labels

wood carving machine specialist

wood router technician

wood carving machine tender

CNC wood routing machine setter

CNC wood router operator

CNC wood router setter

wood router specialist

CNC wood routing machine tender

wood carving machine setter

wood router operator

CNC wood router operative

wood carving machine operator

CNC wood routing machine operative

wood routing machine operative

wood routing machine tender

wood router

wood routing machine setter

wood carving machine technician

wood carving machine operative

wood routing machine operator

CNC wood routing machine 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 manipulate wood supply machine wear appropriate protective gear troubleshoot perform test run adjust cut sizes set up the controller of a machine create cutting plan remove inadequate workpieces operate wood router replace sawing blade on machine ensure equipment availability dispose of cutting waste material remove processed workpiece

Essential Knowledge

types of sawing blades woodworking processes wood cuts cutting technologies sawing techniques types of wood

Optional Skills and Competences

supply machine with appropriate tools check quality of raw materials pack goods advise on machinery malfunctions consult technical resources inspect quality of products repair router machinery record production data for quality control monitor automated machines keep records of work progress measure parts of manufactured products program a CNC controller identify hazards in the workplace maintain router machinery report defective manufacturing materials read standard blueprints prepare wood production reports monitor stock level

Optional Knowledge

mechanical systems types of drill bits first aid manufacturing of furniture woodworking tools manufacturing of daily use goods manufacturing of sports equipment

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/d63b95e6-cf44-479e-bea2-e93498d171d0

Status

released

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