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'.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
Practical Skills
perform test runset up the controller of a machineoperate thickness planer machineadjust cut sizesensure equipment availabilityadjust planertroubleshootwork safely with machineswear appropriate protective gearmanipulate woodset up the cutter headremove inadequate workpiecesremove processed workpiecesupply machineensure conformity to specificationsdispose of cutting waste materialmaintain wood thicknessoperate manual planerprogram a CNC controllerconsult technical resourcessharpen edged toolsoperate board slotting machinemonitor stock levelprepare wood production reportsidentify hazards in the workplacesand woodinspect planed woodstockrecord production data for quality controlapply wood finishespack goodsperform machine maintenanceadvise on machinery malfunctionsclean wood surfacecheck quality of raw materialsconduct routine machinery checksmonitor conveyor beltkeep records of work progressmeasure parts of manufactured products