band saw operator
Band saw operators work with industrial saws that feature a continuous flexible blade revolving around two or more wheels. Band saws are most effective at producing irregular shapes.
Also called: band saw operative, resaw specialist, production saw operator, band scroll saw operator, band saw sawyer, band saw user, head saw specialist, band saw specialist
- 22
- essential skills
- 23
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
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8 rolesOccupations sharing the most essential skills with this one. The number is a count, not an opinion.
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Essential skills
22- adjust cut sizes
- create cutting plan
- cutting technologies
- dispose of cutting waste material
- ensure equipment availability
- keep sawing equipment in good condition
- manipulate wood
- operate band saw
- operate wood sawing equipment
- perform test run
- remove inadequate workpieces
- remove processed workpiece
- replace sawing blade on machine
- sawing techniques
- supply machine
- troubleshoot
- types of sawing blades
- types of wood
- wear appropriate protective gear
- wood cuts
- woodworking processes
- work safely with machines
Optional skills
23- advise on machinery malfunctions
- check quality of raw materials
- consult technical resources
- first aid
- identify hazards in the workplace
- inspect quality of products
- keep records of work progress
- manufacturing of daily use goods
- manufacturing of furniture
- manufacturing of sports equipment
- measure parts of manufactured products
- mechanical systems
- monitor stock level
- pack goods
- perform machine maintenance
- prepare wood production reports
- program a CNC controller
- read standard blueprints
- record production data for quality control
- report defective manufacturing materials
- sharpen edged tools
- timber products
- woodworking tools
Definition and skills from ESCO, published by the European Commission. Source concept
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