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planer thicknesser operator

Planer thicknesser operators use machinery to shave wood planks to a uniform thickness.

Description

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'.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

quality standards cutting technologies woodworking processes types of wood

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

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

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

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

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)