A professional who positions veneer blocks (logs cut to length) between spindles of veneer lathe, using electric hoist. Responsibilities include:

• Measures diameter of block to locate and mark center, using ruler.
• Examines end of log to detect rot, cracks, and splits.
• Selects chuck of minimum diameter according to size and condition of block, and places block on lathe spindle.
• Secures hooks to ends of block, activates hoist to suspend block between lathe chucks, and signals veneer-lathe operator to press chucks into block.
• Removes knots, dirt, and other foreign matter, using ax, steam hose, and pick.
• May assist in chaining lathe knives.
• May operate lathe-charging-machine from console to position logs for automatic loading into rotary veneer lathe.
• May be designated according to type of log peeled as flitch hanger.