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'.
Also called: over-and-under specialist, thicknesser operator, thickness operator, planer specialist, over-and-under technician, thickness specialist, thickness planer specialist, thicknesser technician
- 21
- essential skills
- 26
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
- 8172
- ISCO-08 group
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Essential skills
21- adjust cut sizes
- adjust planer
- cutting technologies
- dispose of cutting waste material
- ensure conformity to specifications
- ensure equipment availability
- maintain wood thickness
- manipulate wood
- operate thickness planer machine
- perform test run
- quality standards
- remove inadequate workpieces
- remove processed workpiece
- set up the controller of a machine
- set up the cutter head
- supply machine
- troubleshoot
- types of wood
- wear appropriate protective gear
- woodworking processes
- work safely with machines
Optional skills
26- 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
- mechanical systems
- monitor conveyor belt
- monitor stock level
- operate board slotting machine
- operate manual planer
- pack goods
- perform machine maintenance
- prepare wood production reports
- program a CNC controller
- record production data for quality control
- sand wood
- sanding techniques
- sawing techniques
- sharpen edged tools
- types of planing cutters
- woodworking tools
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