edge bander operator

Description

Edge bander operators tend machines that veneer materials, mostly wood, to increase durability and make them aesthetically pleasing. They also regulate the speed of the belt, set temperature control to regulate heat, brush glue on edges of panels and start and regulate the machine.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

quality standards edge banding types of wood

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

manufacturing of daily use goods manufacturing of sports equipment

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

operate edge banding machinery dispose of cutting waste material ensure public safety and security measure parts of manufactured products operate board slotting machine ensure conformity to specifications maintain edge banding machinery check quality of raw materials

OPTIONALOptional competences

perform test run remove excess glue record production data for quality control operate hot glue gun apply a protective layer repair edge banding machinery inspect quality of products sand wood troubleshoot manipulate wood weigh materials monitor stock level set up the controller of a machine supply machine remove processed workpiece monitor automated machines