Edge bander operator jobs in Finland
Edge bander operators tend machines that veneer materials, mostly wood, to increase durability and make them aesthetically pleasing. They also regulate the speed of the belt, set temperature control to regulate heat, brush glue on edges of panels and start and regulate the machine.
Edge bander operator – how much is the pay in Finland?
What the trade paid in 2024
| Median | 18.52 €/h |
|---|---|
| Bottom tenth | 13.98 €/h |
| Top tenth | 24.11 €/h |
| Employees | 1,554 |
Pay by sex, 2024
| Sex | Median | Employees |
|---|---|---|
| Women | 17.56 €/h | 461 |
| Men | 18.96 €/h | 1,093 |
Edge bander operator - Which skills are essential?
Operate measurement instruments to measure parts of manufactured objects. Take into consideration specifications of manufacturers to perform the measuring.
Implement the relevant procedures, strategies and use the proper equipment to promote local or national security activities for the protection of data, people, institutions, and property.
Dispose of possibly hazardous waste material created in the cutting process, such as swarf, scrap and slugs, sort according to regulations, and clean up workplace.
The process and different kinds of edge banding strips to cover materials with.
Maintain edge banding machinery and equipment, to ensure that it is clean and in safe, working order. Perform routine maintenance on equipment and adjust when necessary, using hand and power tools.
The national and international requirements, specifications and guidelines to ensure that products, services and processes are of good quality and fit for purpose.
Check the quality of basic materials used for the production of semi-finished and finished goods by assessing some of its characteristics and, if needed, select samples to be analysed.
Operate machines and equipment used to cover materials such as wood with a protective layer.
Ensure that the assembled products are conform to the specifications given.
Edge bander operator - Which skills are useful but not essential?
Use various techniques to ensure the product quality is respecting the quality standards and specifications. Oversee defects, packaging and sendbacks of products to different production departments.
Keep records of the machine's faults, interventions and irregularities for quality control.
Identify operating problems, decide what to do about it and report accordingly.
Remove individual workpieces after processing, from the manufacturing machine or the machine tool. In case of a conveyor belt this involves quick, continuous movement.
Weigh materials and products, record weight and other relevant data on tags or labels.
Manipulate the properties, shape and size of wood.
Evaluate how much stock is used and determine what should be ordered.
Perform tests putting a system, machine, tool or other equipment through a series of actions under actual operating conditions in order to assess its reliability and suitability to realise its tasks, and adjust settings accordingly.
Continuously check up on the automated machine's set-up and execution or make regular control rounds. If necessary, record and interpret data on the operating conditions of installations and equipment in order to identify abnormalities.
Apply a layer of protective solutions such as permethrine to protect the product from damage such as corrosion, fire or parasites, using a spray gun or paintbrush.
Use sanding machines or hand tools to remove paint or other substances from the surface of the wood, or to smoothen and finish the wood.
Repair broken components or systems of edge banding machinery and equipment, using hand and power tools.
Ensure the machine is fed the necessary and adequate materials and control the placement or automatic feed and retrieval of work pieces in the machines or machine tools on the production line.
Operate the electric machine used to apply hot melt adhesive to join two pieces of material.
The manufacturing of items used in the daily life, personal use or daily practice. These products include protective safety equipment, drawing equipment, stamps, umbrellas, cigarette lighters, baskets, candles, and many other miscellaneous articles.
Set up and give commands to a machine by dispatching the appropriate data and input into the (computer) controller corresponding with the desired processed product.
Remove surplus of glue with a scraper.
The manufacture of products and equipment used for both outdoor and indoor sports activities, such as balls, rackets, ski's, surfboards, fishing, hunting, skating or fitness centre equipment.