wood technology engineer
Wood technology engineers develop materials and components made of wood, construct production facilities and control and monitor the production. They also examine products and materials and advise customers.
Also called: wooden technology engineer, wooden technology technician, wood technology engineering specialist, wood technologist, wooden technologist, timber technology technician, wooden technology operator, wooden technology operative
- 28
- essential skills
- 24
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
- 2149
- ISCO-08 group
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Essential skills
28- adjust engineering designs
- advise customers on wood products
- approve engineering design
- chemistry of wood
- civil engineering
- construction products
- distinguish wood quality
- draw blueprints
- engineering principles
- engineering processes
- ensure compliance with safety legislation
- manipulate wood
- manufacturing processes
- meet contract specifications
- mining, construction and civil engineering machinery products
- monitor production developments
- perform scientific research
- plan engineering activities
- plan resource allocation
- read standard blueprints
- technical drawings
- timber products
- types of wood
- use technical drawing software
- wood moisture content
- wood products
- woodworking processes
- woodworking tools
Optional skills
24- business management principles
- check durability of wood materials
- check quality of raw materials
- cost management
- design principles
- ensure compliance with environmental legislation
- environmental legislation in agriculture and forestry
- identify hazards in the workplace
- inspect building systems
- inspect wood materials
- logistics
- manage timber stocks
- oversee construction project
- oversee quality control
- paper chemistry
- paper production processes
- perform project management
- plan product management
- sales strategies
- study prices of wood products
- types of pulp
- use CAD software
- wear appropriate protective gear
- wood cuts
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