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Major Group

Plant and Machine Operators and Assemblers

Sub-Major Group

Stationary Plant And Machine Operators

Minor Group

817

Wood Processing And Papermaking Plant Operators

Unit Group

8172

Wood Processing Plant Operators

Small Unit Group

MASCO Code

8172-01

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Operator, Sawmill

Operator, Sawmill 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 Names

Saw Operator

Saw Operator, Wet Timber

Saw Operator, Wood

Saw Operator Sawmill

Tasks

Operating machine to clip continuous veneer sheets to specified width

Operating the dryer to dry the newly formed veneer sheets

Operating equipment that dries wood

Performing related tasks

Performing tests putting a system, machine, tool or other equipment through a series of actions under actual operating conditions in order to assess its reliability and suitability to realise its tasks, and adjust settings accordingly

Ensuring the machine is fed the necessary and adequate materials and control the placement or automatic feed and retrieval of work pieces in the machines or machine tools on the production line

Operating various machinery and equipment to cut wood in different sizes and shapes

Wearing relevant and necessary protective gear, such as protective goggles or other eye protection, hard hats, safety gloves