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planer thicknesser operator
ESCO occupation · 21 essential, 25 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
quality standards
work safely with machines
wear appropriate protective gear
maintain wood thickness
ensure equipment availability
dispose of cutting waste material
remove processed workpiece
operate thickness planer machine
woodworking processes
set up the controller of a machine
manipulate wood
cutting technologies
remove inadequate workpieces
set up the cutter head
adjust planer
types of wood
adjust properties of cut
troubleshoot
ensure conformity to specifications
perform test run
supply machine
Optional & specialised skills
apply wood finishes
carry out measurements of parts
provide advice to technicians
identify hazards in the workplace
keep records of work progress
monitor stock level
program a CNC controller
pack goods
consult technical resources
record production data for quality control
check quality of raw materials
sawing techniques
mechanical systems
conduct routine machinery checks
woodworking tools
sharpen edged tools
prepare production reports
perform machine maintenance
monitor conveyor belt
sanding techniques
sand wood
inspect planed woodstock
operate manual planer
clean wood surface
types of planing cutters
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are the canonical requirements for the role from the EU ESCO taxonomy.