A professional who operates machine that routs out defects, such as knots, dents, and holes, in boards, and inserts glue and plugs in cutout areas. Responsibilities include:

• Fastens router and plug cutter into machine chucks, using wrench.
• Fills glue reservoir.
• Inserts wood slat into machine for plug material.
• Grasps board and inspects board for defects, such as knots, dents, and blemishes.
• Starts machine, and inserts defect in board under device holding router and plug cutter.
• Depresses pedal, causing router to bore hole, glue injector to inject glue into hole, and plug cutter to cut plug and press it into glued hole.
• Removes board, wipes off excess glue, and stacks it on pallet on cart.