ISCO Specialization 8172.5.2 Planer Thicknesser Operator
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
Planer Thicknesser Operator: 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'.
Essential Skills
- Operate Thickness Planer Machine
- Wear Appropriate Protective Gear
- Dispose Of Cutting Waste Material
- Adjust Properties Of Cut
- Maintain Wood Thickness
- Set Up The Controller Of A Machine
- Adjust Planer
- Set Up The Cutter Head
- Supply Machine
- Remove Inadequate Workpieces
- Work Safely With Machines
- Cutting Technologies
- Ensure Conformity To Specifications
- Manipulate Wood
- Remove Processed Workpiece
- Troubleshoot
- Types Of Wood
- Woodworking Processes
- Quality Standards
- Perform Test Run
- Ensure Equipment Availability
Optional Skills
- Perform Machine Maintenance
- Monitor Stock Level
- Check Quality Of Raw Materials
- Types Of Planing Cutters
- Sand Wood
- Keep Records Of Work Progress
- Provide Advice To Technicians
- Mechanical Systems
- Consult Technical Resources
- Clean Wood Surface
- Apply Wood Finishes
- Sharpen Edged Tools
- Monitor Conveyor Belt
- Woodworking Tools
- Identify Hazards In The Workplace
- Prepare Production Reports
- Sanding Techniques
- Record Production Data For Quality Control
- Sawing Techniques
- Carry Out Measurements Of Parts
- Inspect Planed Woodstock
- Conduct Routine Machinery Checks
- Operate Manual Planer
- Program A Cnc Controller
- Pack Goods
Alternative Names
- Over-And-Under Specialist
- Thicknesser Operator
- Thickness Operator
- Planer Specialist
- Over-And-Under Technician
- Thickness Specialist
- Thickness Planer Specialist
- Thicknesser Technician
- Thickness Planer Operator
- Planer Thicknesser Worker
- Jointer Specialist
- Thickness Planer Technician
- Thicknesser Specialist
- Jointer Technician
- Thickness Technician
- Planer Technician
- Over-And-Under Operator
- Planer Thicknesser Specialist
- Planer Thicknesser Technician
- Planer Operator
- Planer Thicknesser
- Jointer Operator
