Sector: Manufacturing
Planer Operator
A planer operator career could be for you if…
Your skills include critical thinking, monitoring and control analysis
Your interests can be described as realistic and conventional.
Your values include support, independence and working conditions.
Career Overview
Planer operators are responsible for setting up, operating, or tending wood sawing machines. May operate computer numerically controlled (CNC) equipment or industrial planers. Common tasks include adjusting saw blades, using wrenches and rulers, or by turning handwheels or pressing pedals, levers, or panel buttons.
Other job titles include: Bandmill Operator, Cut Off Saw Operator, Edgerman, Knot Saw Operator, Panel Saw Operator, Planer, Resaw Operator, Rip Saw Operator, Saw Operator, Sawyer
Education and Training
These occupations usually require a high school diploma. Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed.
Salary
National Average Annual Salary
$28,790.00 - $51,780.00
National Average Hourly Salary
$13.84 - $24.90