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.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
Practical Skills
set up the controller of a machineobserve logsadjust cut sizestroubleshootwork safely with machineswear appropriate protective gearmanage logs transferoperate debarking machinetransfer logsmonitor gaugesupply machinesharpen edged toolsmeet contract specificationsoperate wood sawing equipmentprepare wood production reportsidentify hazards in the workplacerecord production data for quality controlinspect timberassess felled timber volumeinspect treesde-limb treesmanage timber stocksmonitor heavy machineryassess felled timber qualityclean equipmenthandle timberperform machine maintenanceinspect machinerycheck quality of raw materialsconduct routine machinery checksprocess timber using hand-fed machinerykeep records of work progressdispose of cutting waste material