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       CODE: 040.061-062 Buy the DOT:Download/CD-ROM
TITLE(s): WOOD TECHNOLOGIST (profess. & kin.)
Conducts research to determine composition, properties, behavior, utilization, development,
treatments, and processing methods of wood and wood products: Analyzes physical, chemical, and
biological properties of wood. Studies methods of curing wood to determine best and most economical
procedure. Develops and improves methods of seasoning, preservation, and treating wood with
substances to increase resistance to wear, fire, fungi, insects, and marine borers. Conducts tests
to determine ability of wood adhesives to withstand water, oil penetration, temperature extremes,
and stability, strength, hardness and crystallinity of wood under variety of conditions. Evaluates
and improves effectiveness of industrial equipment and production processes. Investigates processes
for converting wood into commodities, such as alcohol, veneer, plywood, wood plastics, and other
uses. Determines best type of wood for specific application, and investigates methods of turning
waste wood materials into useful products. May specialize in research, quality control, marketing
and sales, materials engineering, management or administration, manufacturing, production, or
process development.
GOE: 02.02.02 STRENGTH: L GED: R6 M5 L5 SVP: 8 DLU: 77
ONET CROSSWALK: 24302C Wood Technologists
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