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debarker operator

Debarker operators operate debarking machines to strip harvested trees of their bark.

Description

Debarker operators operate debarking machines to strip harvested trees of their bark. The tree is fed into the machine, after which the bark is stripped using abrasion or cutting.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

quality standards woodworking processes wood cuts

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

sawing techniques cutting technologies types of sawing blades types of wood timber products

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

monitor gauge wear appropriate protective gear work safely with machines troubleshoot operate debarking machine manage logs transfer adjust cut sizes set up the controller of a machine observe logs supply machine transfer logs

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