As a Chipper Operator, you will need to master following:

• adjust cut sizes
• drive chipper truck
• manage logs transfer
• monitor chipper machine
• operate wood chipper
• sharpen edged tools

More generally, a chipper operator is also versed in:

• monitor gauge
• quality standards
• supply machine
• troubleshoot
• wear appropriate protective gear
• work safely with machines

It also helps to know the following:

• assess felled timber quality
• assess felled timber volume
• de-limb trees
• handle timber-based products
• inspect wood materials
• manage timber stocks
• operate debarking machine
• prepare wood production reports
• process timber using hand-fed machinery
• replace knives
• timber products
• types of wood chippers
• use wrenches
• check quality of raw materials
• conduct routine machinery checks
• dispose of non-hazardous waste
• handle timber
• identify hazards in the workplace
• inspect machinery
• inspect trees
• meet contract specifications
• monitor heavy machinery
• operate grappler
• operate heavy construction machinery without supervision
• set up the controller of a machine
• types of sawing blades
• types of wood