woodturner
Woodturners use a lathe to remove superfluous material from wood. The lathe turns the workpiece around its axis, as shape tools are used to obtain the desired shape.
Also called: wood lathe turner, multi-spindle wood machinist, wood lather, wood turning lathe operator, woodworking machinist, wood lathe operator, wood turning lathe operative, CNC wood machinist
- 17
- essential skills
- 25
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
- 7523
- ISCO-08 group
Where you can go from here
8 rolesOccupations sharing the most essential skills with this one. The number is a count, not an opinion.
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- band saw operator6 skills in common
- planer thicknesser operator6 skills in common
- sawmill operator6 skills in common
- wood products assembler6 skills in common
- wood router operator6 skills in common
Essential skills
17- avoid tear-out in woodworking
- design principles
- inspect wood materials
- lathe machine parts
- manipulate wood
- position cross slide of a lathe
- quality standards
- tend lathe
- turn wood
- types of lathe tools
- types of wood
- use turning tools
- wear appropriate protective gear
- wood cuts
- woodworking processes
- woodworking tools
- work safely with machines
Optional skills
25- apply wood finishes
- check quality of raw materials
- consult technical resources
- cutting technologies
- dispose of non-hazardous waste
- distinguish wood quality
- identify hazards in the workplace
- inspect quality of products
- keep records of work progress
- manufacturing of daily use goods
- manufacturing of furniture
- manufacturing of sports equipment
- meet contract specifications
- monitor automated machines
- operate wood sawing equipment
- perform machine maintenance
- record production data for quality control
- report defective manufacturing materials
- sand wood
- sanding techniques
- sawing techniques
- set up the controller of a machine
- supply machine
- timber products
- troubleshoot
Definition and skills from ESCO, published by the European Commission. Source concept
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