Hard Skills
IntermediateDowel Boring and Insertion Machine OperationThe ability to set up, calibrate, and operate automated or semi-automated machinery that drills holes and inserts dowels into wood components.
IntermediateTechnical Drawing InterpretationReading and interpreting woodworking blueprints to determine precise boring locations, depths, and diameters.
IntermediatePrecision MeasurementUsing calipers, micrometers, and gauges to verify that dowel holes and depths meet tolerance requirements.
IntermediateMachine Maintenance and TroubleshootingPerforming routine lubrication, cleaning, and identification of mechanical issues in woodworking machinery.
IntermediateKnowledge of Wood PropertiesUnderstanding how different wood species and grain orientations affect drilling resistance and glue absorption.