Salary Breakdown
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood
Average
$35,090
ANNUAL
$16.87
HOURLY
Entry Level
$28,700
ANNUAL
$13.80
HOURLY
Mid Level
$36,330
ANNUAL
$17.47
HOURLY
Expert Level
$40,390
ANNUAL
$19.42
HOURLY
Program Recommendations
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood
Projected Jobs
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood
430
Projected job openings through 2030
Top Expected Tasks
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood
01
Inspect and measure workpieces to mark for cuts and to verify the accuracy of cuts, using rulers, squares, or caliper rules.
02
Adjust saw blades, using wrenches and rulers, or by turning handwheels or pressing pedals, levers, or panel buttons.
03
Mount and bolt sawing blades or attachments to machine shafts.
04
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.
05
Inspect stock for imperfections or to estimate grades or qualities of stock or workpieces.
06
Monitor sawing machines, adjusting speed and tension and clearing jams to ensure proper operation.
07
Sharpen blades, or replace defective or worn blades or bands, using hand tools.
08
Adjust bolts, clamps, stops, guides, or table angles or heights, using hand tools.
09
Examine logs or lumber to plan the best cuts.
10
Trim lumber to straighten rough edges or remove defects, using circular saws.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Production and Processing
KNOWLEDGE
Mechanical
KNOWLEDGE
Public Safety and Security
KNOWLEDGE
Mathematics
KNOWLEDGE
Education and Training
SKILL
Operation and Control
SKILL
Operations Monitoring
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Monitoring
SKILL
Quality Control Analysis
ABILITY
Control Precision
ABILITY
Arm-Hand Steadiness
ABILITY
Manual Dexterity
ABILITY
Near Vision
ABILITY
Finger Dexterity
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