Description
Monitor in-feed and clear the chipper equipment of debris to avoid blockages and jams in order to secure a free flow of materials.
Alternative labels
supervise chipper machine
run chipper machine
oversee chipper machine
monitor chipper machines
monitoring chipper machine
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Monitor chipper machine is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Chipper operator: Chipper operators tend machines that chip wood into small pieces for use in particle board, for further processing into pulp, or for use in its own right. Wood is fed into the chipper and shredded or crushed using a variety of mechanisms.
Optional skill
Monitor chipper machine is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Engineered wood board machine operator: Engineered wood board machine operators work with machines to bond particles or fibres made from wood or cork. Various industrial glues or resins are applied to obtain fibre board, particle board or cork board.
Digester operator: Digester operators, or cooks, cook wood chips with soda ash or acid to separate the wood pulp from unwanted constituents. They test the resulting solution.
References
- Monitor chipper machine – ESCO