sawmill operator

Sawmill operators work with automated lumber mill equipment which saws timber into rough lumber. They also handle various sawing machines which further process the lumber in various shapes and sizes. These processes are nowadays often computer controlled.

Alternative Labels

cross cut operator

sawing machine operator

sawmill machine operator

sawmill operative

sawmill operator

sawmill supervisor

sawmill tender

sawmill worker

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Narrower occupations

- band saw operator

- planer thicknesser operator

- table saw operator

- veneer slicer operator

- wood router operator

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

adjust cut sizes create cutting plan dispose of cutting waste material ensure conformity to specifications ensure equipment availability handle timber handle timber-based products keep sawing equipment in good condition manipulate wood monitor automated machines operate wood sawing equipment perform test run remove inadequate workpieces remove processed workpiece supply machine troubleshoot wear appropriate protective gear work safely with machines

Essential Knowledge

cutting technologies types of wood wood cuts woodworking processes

Optional Skills and Competences

advise on machinery malfunctions check quality of raw materials conduct routine machinery checks consult technical resources identify hazards in the workplace inspect quality of products keep records of work progress measure parts of manufactured products monitor stock level operate band saw operate crosscut saw operate table saw operate thickness planer machine operate wood router pack goods prepare wood production reports program a CNC controller record production data for quality control replace sawing blade on machine

Optional Knowledge

first aid mechanical systems sawing techniques types of crosscut saws types of sawing blades types of table saws woodworking tools

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/865adac9-9bb7-4680-a13d-62b2942974ac

Status

released

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