Vertical Planer (Automatic Planer) Worker
ばーちかるぷれーなーこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Manufacturing job that operates automatic planers to plane the surface of wood, achieving the specified thickness and smooth finish.
Description
Vertical planer operators (automatic planer workers) operate woodworking planing machines called automatic planers to plane the surface of wood, achieving the specified thickness and smooth finish. They perform machine setup, blade sharpening and replacement, adjustment of processing conditions, and dimensional inspection after processing. They also handle settings for cutting pressure and feed speed according to material characteristics, product quality control, regular machine inspections and maintenance, and safety and health management.
Future Outlook
The wood processing industry is stable due to housing demand and renovation needs, and the demand for workers with machine operation skills is expected to continue with advances in automation and labor-saving.
Personality Traits
Cautious and meticulous / High concentration / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Day Shift / Factory Work / In-House Factory / Sawmill Work / Shift Work
Career Path
木工機械オペレーター → 木材加工主任 → 生産技術 → 工場ラインマネージャ
Required Skills
Blade Sharpening and Replacement / Machine Inspection and Maintenance / Planer Operation / Wood Dimension Measurement
Recommended Skills
Basic CAD Knowledge / Machine Maintenance / QC Certification / Safety and Health Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High precision is required for wood dimensions and surface quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical strength is required for loading wood and operating machines. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Communication Skills | Since machine work is the main focus, high communication skills are not required. |
| Creativity & Ideation | The work mainly follows fixed processes, so creativity is low. |
| Initiative & Leadership | The work mainly follows instructions, so initiative is not particularly required. |
Related Qualifications
- Forklift Operation Skills Training
- Skills Test (Wood Processing)
Aliases
- Automatic Planer Operator
- Planer Operator
- Wood Planer Worker
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