wood boring machine operator

Description

Wood boring machine operators use milling machines or specialise boring jigs to cut holes in wood workpieces. Wood boring differs from routing mainly in that the main movement is into the workpiece as opposed to across its surface.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

quality standards types of wood types of drill bits types of boring heads

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

manufacturing of daily use goods cutting technologies woodworking processes manufacturing of sports equipment mechanical systems manufacturing of furniture CAD software

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

perform test run supply machine with appropriate tools remove inadequate workpieces dispose of cutting waste material work safely with machines ensure equipment availability tend boring machine troubleshoot manipulate wood set up the controller of a machine supply machine ensure conformity to specifications remove processed workpiece monitor automated machines

OPTIONALOptional competences

pack goods perform machine maintenance consult technical resources record production data for quality control inspect quality of products perform product testing tend CNC drilling machine sand wood monitor stock level keep records of work progress monitor conveyor belt apply wood finishes prepare wood production reports measure parts of manufactured products advise on machinery malfunctions check quality of raw materials