Patcher Job Description:

Repairs defects in surfaces of finished lumber, wood doors, veneer sheets, and plywood panels to improve appearance and increase market value, performing any combination of following tasks: Examines material to be repaired to determine type of repair needed. Mixes specified amounts of colored putties or patching compound with paint thinner to obtain workable consistency and fills defects, such as cracks, splits, and crevices with mixture, using putty knife. Cuts defective sections from material, using portable router or saw. Glues and sets shims, or trims and inserts wood patches in locations where defects have been cut out, using glue and hammer. Brushes water on dents and raises grain in dent with hot iron. Smooths patched areas, using hand sander. Stacks patched material on conveyor for movement to next processing station. May press patch into position and cure glue, using electronic-heat press. May be designated according to product repaired as Door Patcher (woodworking); Plywood Patcher (millwork-plywood).