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

sawing machine operator

sawmill operator

sawmill operative

sawmill worker

cross cut operator

sawmill tender

sawmill machine operator

sawmill supervisor

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

- veneer slicer operator

- table saw operator

- wood router operator

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

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

Essential Knowledge

woodworking processes cutting technologies types of wood wood cuts

Optional Skills and Competences

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

Optional Knowledge

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

Concept URI

Concept Uri

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

Status

released

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