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.