Thick Board Worker (Lumber Industry)
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job at a lumber mill where logs are operated with machines to cut and shape boards to specified thicknesses, perform quality inspections, and grading.
Description
Thick board workers at lumber mills receive logs and use lumber processing machines such as band saws and planers to cut and process them into boards of the specified thickness. They judge the condition of the logs to adjust blade settings and feed speeds. After cutting, they inspect board thickness and surface quality, perform grading, and handle everything up to the drying process and transport for packaging. Machine maintenance inspections, safety management, and workplace cleaning are also important tasks.
Future Outlook
There is stable demand due to the effective utilization of forest resources and promotion of wood use. Although automation and labor-saving efforts are progressing in lumber mills, the demand for skilled workers with proficient machine operation techniques and quality control abilities remains consistently high.
Personality Traits
High Concentration / High Safety Awareness / Meticulous / Physically Fit
Work Style
Factory Work / Shift Work / Team Work / Wearing Safety Equipment
Career Path
Apprentice Thick Board Worker → Thick Board Worker → Lumber Supervisor → Quality Manager → Production Manager
Required Skills
Blade Sharpening and Replacement / Lumber Mill Machine Operation / Machine Maintenance Inspection / Thickness Measurement / Wood Quality Inspection
Recommended Skills
Forklift Operation / Machine Maintenance / Moisture Content Measurement / Quality Control
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because it is necessary to accurately manage the thickness and quality of products. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Involves a lot of standing work handling heavy logs and thick boards, requiring physical stamina. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Involves a lot of routine work, and creative thinking is not particularly required. |
Related Qualifications
- Crane Operator
- Forklift Operation Training
- Woodworking Skills Technician
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- Lumber Sawyer
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- Wood Processing Worker