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Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood

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Summary Description


	Set up, operate, or tend wood sawing machines. May operate CNC equipment. Includes lead sawyers.

Sample Job Titles

1.	Automatic Bandsaw Tender

2.	Automatic Edger

3.	Automatic Log Cut-Off Sawyer

4.	Backup Sawyer

5.	Band Saw Runner

6.	Band Sawyer

7.	Band Scroll Saw Operator

8.	Bandmill Operator

9.	Bandsaw Operator

10.	Bead Cutter

11.	Beading Sawyer

12.	Bill Cutter

13.	Billet Cutter

14.	Block Bolter Mule Operator

15.	Block Cutter

16.	Block Saw Operator

17.	Block Sawyer

18.	Board Saw Runner

19.	Bolt Machine Operator

20.	Bolt Maker

21.	Bolter

22.	Bottom Saw Operator

23.	Butting Saw Operator

24.	Button Sawyer

25.	Buzzsaw Operator

26.	Casey Saw Operator

27.	Chain Saw Driver

28.	Chop Saw Operator

29.	Chucking and Sawing Machine Operator

30.	Circle Cutting Saw Operator

31.	Circle Saw Operator

32.	Circular Head Saw Operator

33.	Clipper Machine Operator

34.	Clipper Operator

35.	Cob Sawyer

36.	Coping Machine Operator

37.	Cordwood Cutter

38.	Cork Slabs Sawyer

39.	Corner Brace Block Machine Operator

40.	Corner Former

41.	Corner Trimmer Operator

42.	Cross Cut Saw Operator

43.	Crosscutter

44.	Croze Machine Operator

45.	Crozer

46.	Crozer Operator

47.	Curve Saw Operator

48.	Cut Off Saw Operator

49.	Cut Off Sawyer

50.	Cut Off Worker

51.	Debarker Operator

52.	Defect Cutter

53.	Dimension Mill Worker

54.	Door Cutter

55.	Dowel Pointer

56.	Drag Sawyer

57.	Dragsaw Operator

58.	Drum Saw Operator

59.	Edge Runner

60.	Edge Sawyer

61.	Edger

62.	Edger Feeder

63.	Edger Operator

64.	Edger Runner

65.	Edger Saw Operator

66.	Edgerman

67.	Edging Catcher

68.	Edging Machine Operator

69.	Equalizer

70.	Equalizer Operator

71.	Gang Head Saw Operator

72.	Gang Saw Operator

73.	Gang Sawyer

74.	Hardwood Sawyer

75.	Head Automatic Sawyer

76.	Head Packager

77.	Head Sawyer

78.	Heading Saw Operator

79.	Heading Up Machine Operator

80.	Headrig Sawyer

81.	Hewer

82.	Hoop Cutter

83.	Jigsaw Operator

84.	Jigsawyer

85.	Kerfer Machine Operator

86.	Knee Bolter

87.	Knife Setter

88.	Knot Cutter

89.	Knot Saw Operator

90.	Lather

91.	Lathmaker

92.	Log Chipper

93.	Log Cut Off Sawyer

94.	Log Cut-Off Sawyer

95.	Log Sawyer

96.	Lumber Planer

97.	Lumber Trimmer

98.	Machine Tank Operator

99.	Manufacturing Assistant

100.	Manufacturing Associate

101.	Manufacturing Operator

102.	Matcher Operator

103.	Matching Machine Operator

104.	Miller

105.	Mine Wedge Sawyer

106.	Miter Operator

107.	Miter Saw Operator

108.	Miter Sawyer

109.	Mitering Machine Operator

110.	Operator

111.	Panel Saw Operator

112.	Planer

113.	Plug Saw Operator

114.	Pocket Cutter

115.	Pond Sawyer

116.	Pony Edger

117.	Pony Trimmer

118.	Portable Sawmill Operator

119.	Power Wood Sawyer

120.	Prop Cutter

121.	Prop Sawyer

122.	Radial Arm Saw Operator

123.	Radial Saw Operator

124.	Ratchet Setter

125.	Resaw Carriage Operator

126.	Resaw Operator

127.	Resawyer

128.	Resizer Operator

129.	Rip and Groove Machine Operator

130.	Rip Saw Operator

131.	Rip Sawyer

132.	Ripper

133.	Ripsaw Operator

134.	Saw Operator

135.	Saw Runner

136.	Sawmill Hand

137.	Sawmill Worker

138.	Sawyer

139.	Shake Cutter

140.	Shake Maker

141.	Shake Sawyer

142.	Shake Splitter

143.	Shaping Machine Tender

144.	Shim Plug Cutter

145.	Shingle Cutter

146.	Shingle Sawyer

147.	Shingle Trimmer

148.	Side Sawyer

149.	Slasher

150.	Slasher Operator

151.	Splitter

152.	Stave and Bolt Equalizer

153.	Stave Bolt Equalizer

154.	Stave Cutter

155.	Stave Hewer

156.	Stave Log Cut-Off Saw Operator

157.	Stave Log Ripsaw Operator

158.	Stave Saw Operator

159.	Stile Ripsaw Operator

160.	Stock Cutter

161.	Stock Grader

162.	Stock Patch Sawyer

163.	Swing Saw Operator

164.	Tail Edger

165.	Tail Sawyer

166.	Tail Trimmer

167.	Tenon Machine Operator

168.	Tenoner Operator

169.	Tie Sawyer

170.	Timber Cutter

171.	Timber Trimmer

172.	Trim Sawyer

173.	Trimmer

174.	Trimmer Machine Operator

175.	Trimmer Sawyer

176.	Trimming Machine Operator

177.	Turning Machine Operator

178.	Unisaw Operator

179.	Variety Saw Operator

180.	Veneer Clipper

181.	Veneer Cutter

182.	Veneer Sawyer

183.	Whip Sawyer

184.	Wood Cutter

185.	Wood Gang Sawyer

186.	Wood Sawyer

187.	Wood Type Cutter

Job Tasks

	Inspect and measure workpieces to mark for cuts and to verify the accuracy of cuts, using rulers, squares, or caliper rules. Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications.

	Adjust saw blades, using wrenches and rulers, or by turning handwheels or pressing pedals, levers, or panel buttons. Set equipment controls to meet cutting specifications.

	Mount and bolt sawing blades or attachments to machine shafts. Mount attachments or tools onto production equipment.

	Adjust bolts, clamps, stops, guides, or table angles or heights, using hand tools. Set equipment guides, stops, spacers, or other fixtures.

	Set up, operate, or tend saws or machines that cut or trim wood to specified dimensions, such as circular saws, band saws, multiple-blade sawing machines, scroll saws, ripsaws, or crozer machines. Set equipment controls to meet cutting specifications.

	Examine logs or lumber to plan the best cuts. Inspect lumber or raw woodstock.

	Trim lumber to straighten rough edges or remove defects, using circular saws. Trim excess material from workpieces.

	Inspect stock for imperfections or to estimate grades or qualities of stock or workpieces. Inspect lumber or raw woodstock.

	Monitor sawing machines, adjusting speed and tension and clearing jams to ensure proper operation. Monitor equipment operation to ensure proper functioning. Clear equipment jams.

	Sharpen blades or replace defective or worn blades or bands, using hand tools. Sharpen cutting or grinding tools. Replace worn equipment components.

	Count, sort, or stack finished workpieces. Count finished products or workpieces. Sort materials or products for processing, storing, shipping, or grading. Stack finished items for further processing or shipment.

	Guide workpieces against saws, saw over workpieces by hand, or operate automatic feeding devices to guide cuts. Maneuver workpieces in equipment during production. Operate cutting equipment.

	Position and clamp stock on tables, conveyors, or carriages, using hoists, guides, stops, dogs, wedges, or wrenches. Mount materials or workpieces onto production equipment. Position raw materials on processing or production equipment.

	Unload and roll logs from trucks to sawmill decks or to carriages or move logs in ponds, using pike poles. Lift materials or workpieces using cranes or other lifting equipment.

	Measure and mark stock for cuts. Measure materials to mark reference points, cutting lines, or other indicators.

	Operate panelboards of saw or conveyor systems to move stock through processes or to cut stock to specified dimensions. Operate woodworking equipment.

	Clear machine jams, using hand tools. Clear equipment jams.

	Pull tables back against stops and depress pedals to advance cutterheads that shape stock ends. Operate cutting equipment.

	Examine blueprints, drawings, work orders, or patterns to determine equipment set-up or selection details, procedures to be used, or dimensions of final products. Read work orders or other instructions to determine product specifications or materials requirements. Study blueprints or other instructions to determine equipment setup requirements. Review blueprints or other instructions to determine operational methods or sequences.

	Select saw blades, types or grades of stock, or cutting procedures to be used, according to work orders or supervisors' instructions. Select production input materials. Select production equipment according to product specifications.

	Cut grooves, bevels, or miters, saw curved or irregular designs, and sever or shape metals, according to specifications or work orders. Shape metal workpieces with hammers or other small hand tools. Cut industrial materials in preparation for fabrication or processing.

	Unclamp and remove finished workpieces from tables. Remove products or workpieces from production equipment.

	Lubricate or clean machines, using wrenches, grease guns, or solvents. Clean production equipment. Lubricate production equipment.

	Dispose of waste material after completing work assignments. Dispose of trash or waste materials.

Work Activities

Importance	Work Activity

Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).

Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.

Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.

Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.

Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

Nature of the Work


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Woodworkers
	Woodworkers manufacture a variety of products such as cabinets and furniture, using wood, veneers, and laminates. They often combine and incorporate different materials into wood.

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Working Conditions


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Woodworkers
	Although working conditions vary from plant to plant, some woodworkers may encounter machinery noise and wood dust. Others work in modern plants with good lighting, active dust control, and sound deadening enclosures. Woodworkers have a higher rate of injuries and illnesses than the national average.

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Interesting Fact

In the 18th and 19th century, hatmakers used poisionous chemicals including mercury in their work. As result, many developed pathological symptons -- an estimated 10% went insane. Hence the term "mad as a hatter" and Lewis Carroll's character, the Mad Hatter.

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