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edge bander operator

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Edge bander operators tend machines that veneer materials, mostly wood, to increase durability and make them aesthetically pleasing. They also regulate the speed of the belt, set temperature control to regulate heat, brush glue on edges of panels and start and regulate the machine.

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Competences
29
Groups
4
Essential
11
Optional
18

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Essential knowledge 3 competences

Occupation specific

1 competence
edge banding

The process and different kinds of edge banding strips to cover materials with.

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Cross-sector

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quality standards

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

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types of wood

Types of wood, such as birch, pine, poplar, mahogany, maple and tulipwood.

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Essential skills and competences 8 competences

Occupation specific

2 competences
maintain edge banding machinery

Maintain edge banding machinery and equipment, to ensure that it is clean and in safe, working order. Perform routine maintenance on equipment and adjust when necessary, using hand and power tools.

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operate edge banding machinery

Operate machines and equipment used to cover materials such as wood with a protective layer.

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ensure public safety and security

Implement the relevant procedures, strategies and use the proper equipment to promote local or national security activities for the protection of data, people, institutions, and property.

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measure parts of manufactured products

Operate measurement instruments to measure parts of manufactured objects. Take into consideration specifications of manufacturers to perform the measuring.

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operate board slotting machine

Use an instrument suitable for slotting and corner cutting for corrugated paperboard.

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check quality of raw materials

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.

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dispose of cutting waste material

Dispose of possibly hazardous waste material created in the cutting process, such as swarf, scrap and slugs, sort according to regulations, and clean up workplace.

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ensure conformity to specifications

Ensure that the assembled products are conform to the specifications given.

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Optional knowledge 2 competences

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manufacturing of daily use goods

The manufacturing of items used in the daily life, personal use or daily practice. These products include protective safety equipment, drawing equipment, stamps, umbrellas, cigarette lighters, baskets, candles, and many other miscellaneous articles.

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manufacturing of sports equipment

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.

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Optional skills and competences 16 competences

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repair edge banding machinery

Repair broken components or systems of edge banding machinery and equipment, using hand and power tools.

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monitor stock level

Evaluate how much stock is used and determine what should be ordered.

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weigh materials

Weigh materials and products, record weight and other relevant data on tags or labels.

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apply a protective layer

Apply a layer of protective solutions such as permethrine to protect the product from damage such as corrosion, fire or parasites, using a spray gun or paintbrush.

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inspect quality of products

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.

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manipulate wood

Manipulate the properties, shape and size of wood.

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monitor automated machines

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 order to identify abnormalities.

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operate hot glue gun

Operate the electric machine used to apply hot melt adhesive to join two pieces of material.

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perform test run

Perform tests putting a system, machine, tool or other equipment through a series of actions under actual operating conditions in order to assess its reliability and suitability to realise its tasks, and adjust settings accordingly.

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record production data for quality control

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

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remove excess glue

Remove surplus of glue with a scraper.

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remove processed workpiece

Remove individual workpieces after processing, from the manufacturing machine or the machine tool. In case of a conveyor belt this involves quick, continuous movement.

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sand wood

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.

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set up the controller of a machine

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.

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supply machine

Ensure the machine is fed the necessary and adequate materials and control the placement or automatic feed and retrieval of work pieces in the machines or machine tools on the production line.

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troubleshoot

Identify operating problems, decide what to do about it and report accordingly.

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