Operate veneer slicer

Set up and monitor the machine used to cut off thin layers of wood from logs with a moving blade.

run veneer slicer
handle veneer slicer
use veneer slicer
activate veneer slicer
operating veneer slicer
control veneer slicer
operate veneer slicers

skill/competence

occupation-specific

Operate veneer slicer is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Veneer slicer operator: Veneer slicer operators slice lumber into thin sheets to be used as a cover for other materials, such as particle board or fibre board. Veneer slicers may use various machines to obtain different cuts of wood: a rotary lathe to produce cuts peripendicular to the growth rings, a slicing machine to create plank-like cuts, or a half-round lathe which gives the operator the freedom to make a selection of the most interesting cuts.

Operate veneer slicer 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.

References

1. Operate veneer slicer – ESCO