wood sander
Wood sanders smoothen the surface of a wooden object using various sanding instruments. Each applies an abrasive surface, usually sandpaper, to the workpiece to remove irregularities.
Also called: wood sanding machine operative, sanding machine technician, wood sanding machine tender, floor sanding machine technician, sanding machine worker, sanding machine setter, woodworker/sander, production woodworker
- 14
- essential skills
- 27
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
- 7523
- ISCO-08 group
Where you can go from here
8 rolesOccupations sharing the most essential skills with this one. The number is a count, not an opinion.
- woodturner7 skills in common
- table saw operator6 skills in common
- band saw operator5 skills in common
- debarker operator5 skills in common
- planer thicknesser operator5 skills in common
- sawmill operator5 skills in common
- veneer slicer operator5 skills in common
- wood router operator5 skills in common
Optional skills
27- apply restoration techniques
- apply wood finishes
- check quality of raw materials
- consult technical resources
- dispose of non-hazardous waste
- dye wood
- identify abrasives types
- identify hazards in the workplace
- inspect quality of products
- keep records of work progress
- manage timber stocks
- manufacturing of daily use goods
- manufacturing of furniture
- manufacturing of sports equipment
- meet contract specifications
- monitor automated machines
- operate thickness planer machine
- perform test run
- record production data for quality control
- report defective manufacturing materials
- set up the controller of a machine
- stain wood
- supply machine
- timber products
- troubleshoot
- use wood chisel
- woodworking tools
Definition and skills from ESCO, published by the European Commission. Source concept
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