Hard Skills
IntermediateDebarker OperationThe ability to set up, operate, and adjust machine controls to remove bark and knots from logs in preparation for processing.
IntermediateLog Quality AssessmentEvaluating incoming logs for defects, size variations, and suitability for the debarking process to ensure material integrity.
FoundationalOccupational Health and Safety (OHS)Knowledge and application of safety regulations, lock-out/tag-out procedures, and personal protective equipment in a sawmill environment.
FoundationalRoutine Equipment MaintenancePerforming basic mechanical maintenance tasks such as lubrication, cleaning, and minor repairs on debarking machinery.
IntermediateConveyor and Feed System ControlSynchronizing the speed of conveyor belts and kickers to maintain a steady flow of logs into the debarking unit.