Woodworking machine setter and operator, setting up and tending machines like drill presses and lathes, inspecting wood for defects, and ensuring smooth operation and safety in the work area
Experience
Woodworking Machine Setter, Operator, and Tender
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Set up, operated, and tended woodworking machines like drill presses and lathes
Examined finished workpieces for smoothness and checked dimensions with tools
Started machines, adjusted controls, and made trial cuts to ensure proper operation
Monitored machine operation and made adjustments to fix problems as needed
Inspected raw woodstock for defects and ensured it met size standards
Fed woodstock into machines to produce desired components and shapes
Cleaned and maintained machines and work areas to ensure safe operation
Skills
Hands-On Work
Operating woodworking equipment, Setting equipment controls, Mounting attachments or tools
Core Skills
Monitoring equipment operation
Checking & Planning
Marking equipment with labels, Inspecting production equipment, Inspecting lumber, Conducting test runs of equipment, Measuring product dimensions, Determining equipment settings