ISCO Occupation Group 8172.6 Wood Fuel Pelletiser

From Open Risk Manual

Definition

Wood Fuel Pelletiser: Wood fuel pelletisers operate a hammer mill to turn wood waste products into pellets for use as fuel. The milled product is afterward pressed through a die, producing the standardised shape and size of a pellet.

Essential Skills

  • Monitor Automated Machines
  • Work Safely With Machines
  • Perform Test Run
  • Troubleshoot
  • Wood Moisture Content
  • Wear Appropriate Protective Gear
  • Pellet Standards
  • Set Up The Controller Of A Machine
  • Operate Pellet Press
  • Quality Standards
  • Supply Machine


Optional Skills

  • Maintain Hammer Mill
  • Operate Heavy Construction Machinery Without Supervision
  • Perform Sample Testing
  • Repair Hammer Mill
  • Tend Packaging Machines
  • Inspect Quality Of Products
  • Feed Hoppers
  • Operate Hammer Mill
  • Record Test Data
  • Dry Wood
  • Measure Furnace Temperature
  • Prepare Production Reports
  • Inspect Machinery
  • Provide Advice To Technicians
  • Keep Records Of Work Progress
  • Consult Technical Resources
  • Conduct Routine Machinery Checks
  • Weigh Materials
  • Use Non-Destructive Testing Equipment
  • Prepare Samples For Testing
  • Check Quality Of Raw Materials
  • Identify Hazards In The Workplace
  • Perform Machine Maintenance
  • Record Production Data For Quality Control


Alternative Names

  • Wood Pelletiser Specialist
  • Wood Pellet Machine Technician
  • Wood Pellet Machine Specialist
  • Wood Pellet Machine Operator
  • Wood Pelletiser Operator
  • Wood Pelletiser Technician
  • Wood Pelletiser
  • Wood Pelletiser Worker
  • Wood Pellet Machine Worker


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