ISCO Occupation Group 7523.4 Wood Pallet Maker
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
Wood Pallet Maker: Wood pallet makers create wood pallets for use in storage, shipping and manipulation of goods. Pallet makers operate a machine that takes in usually low-grade softwood planks treated with heat or chemicals and nails them together. The material and shape of the pallets, the treatment methods, and the number and pattern of nails used are all highly standardised to make exchange of used pallets possible.
Essential Skills
- Operate Forklift
- Supply Machine
- Set Up The Controller Of A Machine
- Wear Appropriate Protective Gear
- Ensure Conformity To Specifications
- Work Safely With Machines
- Pallet Dimensions
- Quality Standards
- Remove Processed Workpiece
- Monitor Automated Machines
- Types Of Pallets
- Monitor Conveyor Belt
- Troubleshoot
- Perform Test Run
- Remove Inadequate Workpieces
- Dispose Of Cutting Waste Material
Optional Skills
- Conduct Routine Machinery Checks
- Heat Materials
- Operate Wood Sawing Equipment
- Inspect Machinery
- Keep Records Of Work Progress
- Operate Thickness Planer Machine
- Types Of Wood
- Perform Machine Maintenance
- Woodworking Processes
- Check Quality Of Raw Materials
- Load Pallets
- Consult Technical Resources
- Produce Customised Products
- Operate Nail Gun
- Identify Hazards In The Workplace
- Record Production Data For Quality Control
- Inspect Quality Of Products
- Carry Out Measurements Of Parts
- Stack Empty Pallets
- Operate Nailing Machinery
- Replace Sawing Blade On Machine
- Prepare Production Reports
Alternative Names
- Pallet Machine Operator
- Pallet Nailing Machine Specialist
- Pallet Nailing Machine Operator
- Pallet Nailing Machine Technician
- Pallet Machine Worker
- Pallet Machine Specialist
- Pallet Machine Technician
- Pallet Nailing Machine Worker
- Wooden Pallet Maker
