Wood Planer Worker (Excluding Furniture and Fixture Manufacturing)
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A manufacturing technician who operates wood planer machines to finish wood surfaces and adjust dimensions.
Description
Wood Planer Worker (Excluding Furniture and Fixture Manufacturing) operates woodworking machines called planers to shave the surfaces of logs or boards, adjusting dimensions and smoothness. Adjusts blade angles and feed speeds during processing to meet product specifications and quality standards. Routinely sharpens and replaces blades, inspects and maintains machines, complies with safety and hygiene standards, and proceeds with work. Processed products are supplied as building materials or various wooden parts.
Future Outlook
Demand is stable, linked to wood demand and housing starts. Amid advancing automation technology, personnel with high-precision processing and equipment maintenance skills are emphasized.
Personality Traits
High Concentration / Meticulous / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Contract Employee / Factory Work / Full-time Employee / Shift Work
Career Path
Wood Planer Worker → Woodworking Machine Operator → Production Line Leader → Manufacturing Manager → Quality Control Staff
Required Skills
Blade Sharpening and Replacement / Machine Inspection and Maintenance / Planer Operation / Quality Inspection / Wood Dimension Measurement
Recommended Skills
Basic Machine Maintenance / Basic Quality Control Knowledge / Safety and Health Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because precise dimension control and surface finishing directly affect quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is required for long hours of standing work and handling wood. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Mainly routine work, creativity is not highly required. |
Aliases
- Planer Operator
- Planer Worker
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