Manufacturing & ProductionISCO 7521
Wood treater
Wood treaters apply treatments to wood to make it resistant to environmental factors like mould, cold, moisture, or staining. Treatments may also contribute to the colour of the wood. Wood treaters may use chemicals, heat, gasses, UV light, or a combination of these to treat wood.
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Rate 5 of the 15 essential skills of this occupation (European ESCO data). No account needed.
stack timber
mix chemicals
record wood treatment information
manipulate wood
meet contract specifications
European Skills Framework
Skills and knowledge areas required for this occupation based on European classification.
Essential (15)
woodworking processeswoodworking processesSteps in the processing of wood for the manufacturing of wooden articles and types of machines used for these processes such as drying, shaping, assembling and surface finishing.wood moisture contentwood moisture contentThe amount of water contained in wood materials. The effect of wood moisture on the size and physical characteristics of the wood. Suitable moisture contents for different uses.types of woodtypes of woodTypes of wood, such as birch, pine, poplar, mahogany, maple and tulipwood.stack timberstack timberStack and align timber in neat and separate layers to make it ready for kiln drying.mix chemicalsmix chemicalsMix chemical substances safely according to recipe, using the proper dosages.record wood treatment informationrecord wood treatment informationRecord information on wood treatment in the appropriate information system and report it to the correct person.manipulate woodmanipulate woodManipulate the properties, shape and size of wood.meet contract specificationsmeet contract specificationsMeet contract specifications, schedules and manufacturers' information. Check that the work can be carried out in the estimated and allocated time.wear appropriate protective gearwear appropriate protective gearWear relevant and necessary protective gear, such as protective goggles or other eye protection, hard hats, safety gloves.move treated woodmove treated woodUnload, prepare and move freshly treated wood to an appropriate post-treatment drying area.treat woodtreat woodApply different chemicals to wood in order to increase its natural resistance and prevent deterioration.work safely with chemicalswork safely with chemicalsTake the necessary precautions for storing, using and disposing chemical products.supply machinesupply machineEnsure 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.clean wood surfaceclean wood surfaceUse a variety of techniques on a wood surface to ensure it is free of dust, sawdust, grease, stains, and other contaminants.set up the controller of a machineset up the controller of a machineSet up and give commands to a machine by dispatching the appropriate data and input into the (computer) controller corresponding with the desired processed product.
Optional (22) — show
timber productstimber productsKey features, advantages and limitations of the different timbers and timber based products sold at a company and where to access this information.chemical processeschemical processesThe relevant chemical processes used in manufacture, such as purification, seperation, emulgation and dispergation processing.inspect quality of productsinspect quality of productsUse 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.record production data for quality controlrecord production data for quality controlKeep records of the machine's faults, interventions and irregularities for quality control.operate forkliftoperate forkliftOperate a forklift, a vehicle with a pronged device in front for lifting and carrying heavy loads.measure parts of manufactured productsmeasure parts of manufactured productsOperate measurement instruments to measure parts of manufactured objects. Take into consideration specifications of manufacturers to perform the measuring.dispose of hazardous wastedispose of hazardous wasteDispose of dangerous materials such as chemical or radioactive substances according to environmental and to health and safety regulations.operate grappleroperate grapplerOperate a hydraulic grappler, an attachment to heavy machinery used to grab and manipulate cylindrical objects such as trees or pipes. Lift up the object, safely manoeuvre it, and set it down in the d...monitor stock levelmonitor stock levelEvaluate how much stock is used and determine what should be ordered.stain woodstain woodMix ingredients to create a stain and apply a layer to the furniture to give it a specific colour and finish.acclimatise timberacclimatise timberAcclimatise wooden materials to make sure they will not change size after installation, which may cause damage or produce an otherwise inadequate result. Leave the material in climatic circumstances v...identify hazards in the workplaceidentify hazards in the workplacePerform safety audits and inspections on workplaces and workplace equipment. Ensure that they meet safety regulations and identify hazards and risks.perform machine maintenanceperform machine maintenancePerform regular maintenance, possibly including corrections and alterations, on a machine or machine tool to ensure it remains in a proper productive state.clean equipmentclean equipmentPerform cleaning routines after equipment use.dye wooddye woodMix the powder dye with water and/or liquid dye and any other necessary ingredients to create the desired colour and apply it to the wood.prepare wood production reportsprepare wood production reportsPrepare reports on wood technology production and progressive development of wood based materials.dry wooddry woodAdjust machine settings to adapt drying processes, drying times, and special treatments to the requirements of the requested wood to be dried.report defective manufacturing materialsreport defective manufacturing materialsMaintain required company records and forms in order to report any defective materials or questionable conditions of manufacturing machinery and equipment.check quality of raw materialscheck quality of raw materialsCheck 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 hoistsoperate hoistsOperate hoists in order to lift or lower loads.manage timber stocksmanage timber stocksInspect the stock to find out how much is left. Identify any damaged, faulty, or out of date items and move them to the appropriate location. Follow stock rotation methods to ensure stock is used effe...keep records of work progresskeep records of work progressMaintain records of the progress of the work including time, defects, malfunctions, etc.
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Frequently asked questions
What does a wood treater do?
Wood treaters apply treatments to wood to make it resistant to environmental factors like mould, cold, moisture, or staining. Treatments may also contribute to the colour of the wood. Wood treaters may use chemicals, heat, gasses, UV light, or a combination of these to treat wood.
What skills does a wood treater need?
A wood treater needs 15 essential skills, including woodworking processes, wood moisture content, types of wood, stack timber, mix chemicals.
Will AI replace wood treater jobs?
The AI disruption score for wood treater is 45/100 (moderate risk). Skills most exposed to automation: record production data for quality control, monitor stock level, keep records of work progress. Most resilient: move treated wood, types of wood, stain wood.
AI Replacement Risk
45/ 100
Moderate Risk
Low riskHigh risk
Quick Facts
ISCO GroupFood processing, wood working, garment and other craft workers
Essential Skills15
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