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Major Group

Plant and Machine Operators and Assemblers

Sub-Major Group

Stationary Plant And Machine Operators

Minor Group

817

Wood Processing And Papermaking Plant Operators

Unit Group

8172

Wood Processing Plant Operators

Small Unit Group

MASCO Code

8172-11

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Machine Operator, Seasoning Wood

Machine Operator, Seasoning Wood applying treatments to wood to make it resistant to environmental factors such as mold, cold, moisture or staining. Wood processing can use chemicals, heat, gas, UV light, or a combination of these to treat wood.

Alternative Names

Machine Operator, Incising (Wood Preserving)

Machine Operator, Treating Wood

Operator, Auto-Clipper

Operator, Veneer Dryer

Setter, Veneer

Tasks

Taking the necessary precautions for storing, using and disposing chemical products

Applying different chemicals to wood in order to increase its natural resistance and prevent deterioration

Performing related tasks

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

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

Operating equipment that dries wood

Operating the dryer to dry the newly formed veneer sheets

Operating machine to clip continuous veneer sheets to specified width