Wood Products Assembler Assemblers

Steps in the processing of wood for the manufacturing of wooden articles and types of machines used for these processes such as drying, shaping, assembling and surface finishing.

The offered construction materials, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.

The national and international requirements, specifications and guidelines to ensure that products, services and processes are of good quality and fit for purpose.

The various wood products such as lumber and furniture, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.

The various tools used to process wood, such as planers, chisels and lathes.

Bind wooden materials together using a variety of techniques and materials. Determine the optimal technique to join the elements, like stapling, nail, gluing or screwing. Determine the correct work order …

Manipulate the properties, shape and size of wood.

Set up and give commands to a machine by dispatching the appropriate data and input into the (computer) controller corresponding with the desired processed product.

Understand and use technical documentation in the overall technical process.

Check and safely operate machines and equipment required for your work according to manuals and instructions.

Inspect product parts for faults or damages, using testing equipment if necessary, and check that the received lot is complete before assembling the finished products.

The manufacture of products and equipment used for both outdoor and indoor sports activities, such as balls, rackets, ski's, surfboards, fishing, hunting, skating or fitness centre equipment.

Different ways of cutting wood, across the grain or parallel with it, and radial or tangential to the core. The behaviour of cuts of wood under different circumstances and the …

Use a variety of techniques to finish wood. Paint, varnish and stain wood to improve its function, durability, or appearance.

Check the quality of basic materials used for the production of semi-finished and finished goods by assessing some of its characteristics and, if needed, select samples to be analysed.

Use a variety of techniques on a wood surface to ensure it is free of dust, sawdust, grease, stains, and other contaminants.

Develop a code of letters and numbers to label diagrams for assembly instructions.

Mix the powder dye with water and/or liquid dye and any other necessary ingredients to create the desired colour and apply it to the wood.

Use various techniques to ensure the product quality is respecting the quality standards and specifications. Oversee defects, packaging and sendbacks of products to different production departments.

Maintain records of the progress of the work including time, defects, malfunctions, etc.

Continuously check up on the automated machine's set-up and execution or make regular control rounds. If necessary, record and interpret data on the operating conditions of installations and equipment in …

Operate various machinery and equipment to cut wood in different sizes and shapes.

Pack different kinds of goods such as finished manufactured products or goods in use. Pack goods by hand in boxes, bags and other types of containers.

Perform regular maintenance, possibly including corrections and alterations, on a machine or machine tool to ensure it remains in a proper productive state.

Prepare a comprehensive and unbiased report on wood technology production and progressive development of wood based materials.

Read the technical drawings of a product made by the engineer in order to suggest improvements, make models of the product or operate it.

Keep records of the machine's faults, interventions and irregularities for quality control.

Use sanding machines or hand tools to remove paint or other substances from the surface of the wood, or to smoothen and finish the wood.

Identify dull edges to sharp tools, or any defect in the edge. Use appropriate equipment to safely and effectively sharpen the tool. Maintain and protect sharpened tools. Report irreparable faults …

Mix ingredients to create a stain and apply a layer to the furniture to give it a specific colour and finish.

Wear relevant and necessary protective gear, such as protective goggles or other eye protection, hard hats, safety gloves.

Use the proper tools and processes to create the joints where multiple pieces of wood fit together.