Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood

Set up, operate, or tend wood sawing machines. May operate computer numerically controlled (CNC) equipment. Includes lead sawyers.

187 alternate job titles:

Automatic Bandsaw Tender Automatic Edger Automatic Log Cut-Off Sawyer Backup Sawyer Band Saw Operator Band Saw Runner Band Sawyer Band Scroll Saw Operator Bandmill Operator Bandsaw Operator Bead Cutter Beading Sawyer Bill Cutter Billet Cutter Block Bolter Mule Operator Block Cutter Block Saw Operator Block Sawyer Board Saw Runner Bolt Machine Operator Bolt Maker Bolter Bottom Saw Operator Butting Saw Operator Button Sawyer Buzzsaw Operator Casey Saw Operator Chain Saw Driver Chop Saw Operator Chucking and Sawing Machine Operator Circle Cutting Saw Operator Circle Saw Operator Circular Head Saw Operator Clipper Machine Operator Clipper Operator Cob Sawyer Coping Machine Operator Cordwood Cutter Cork Slabs Sawyer Corner Brace Block Machine Operator Corner Former Corner Trimmer Operator Cross Cut Saw Operator Crosscutter Croze Machine Operator Crozer Crozer Operator Curve Saw Operator Cut Off Saw Operator Cut Off Sawyer Cut Off Worker Debarker Operator Defect Cutter Dimension Mill Worker Door Cutter Dowel Pointer Drag Sawyer Dragsaw Operator Drum Saw Operator Edge Runner Edge Sawyer Edger Edger Feeder Edger Operator Edger Runner Edger Saw Operator Edgerman Edging Catcher Edging Machine Operator Equalizer Equalizer Operator Gang Head Saw Operator Gang Saw Operator Gang Sawyer Hardwood Sawyer Head Packager Head Sawyer Heading Saw Operator Heading Up Machine Operator Headrig Sawyer Hewer Hoop Cutter Jigsaw Operator Jigsawyer Kerfer Machine Operator Knee Bolter Knife Setter Knot Cutter Knot Saw Operator Lather Lathmaker Log Chipper Log Cut Off Sawyer Log Cut-Off Sawyer Log Sawyer Lumber Planer Lumber Trimmer Lumber Yard Worker Machine Tank Operator Matcher Operator Matching Machine Operator Miller Mine Wedge Sawyer Miter Operator Miter Saw Operator Miter Sawyer Mitering Machine Operator Panel Saw Operator Planer Plug Saw Operator Pocket Cutter Pond Sawyer Pony Edger Pony Trimmer Portable Sawmill Operator Power Wood Sawyer Prop Cutter Prop Sawyer Radial Arm Saw Operator Radial Saw Operator Ratchet Setter Resaw Carriage Operator Resaw Operator Resawyer Resizer Operator Rip and Groove Machine Operator Rip Saw Operator Rip Sawyer Ripper Ripsaw Operator Saw Operator Saw Runner Sawmill Hand Sawmill Pony Edger Sawmill Worker Sawyer Shake Cutter Shake Maker Shake Sawyer Shake Splitter Shaping Machine Tender Shim Plug Cutter Shingle Cutter Shingle Sawyer Shingle Trimmer Side Sawyer Slasher Slasher Operator Splitter Stave and Bolt Equalizer Stave Bolt Equalizer Stave Cutter Stave Hewer Stave Log Cut-Off Saw Operator Stave Log Ripsaw Operator Stave Saw Operator Stile Ripsaw Operator Stock Cutter Stock Grader Stock Patch Sawyer Swing Saw Operator Tail Edger Tail Sawyer Tail Trimmer Tenon Machine Operator Tenoner Operator Tie Sawyer Timber Cutter Timber Trimmer Trim Saw Operator Trim Sawyer Trimmer Trimmer Machine Operator Trimmer Sawyer Trimming Machine Operator Turning Machine Operator Unisaw Operator Utility Operator Variety Saw Operator Veneer Clipper Veneer Cutter Veneer Sawyer Whip Sawyer Wood Cutter Wood Gang Sawyer Wood Sawyer Wood Type Cutter
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Salary Information

Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood: $39,950 (median) per year.

Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company


Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Daily Tasks & Responsibilities

Task Description Category
Set equipment controls to meet cutting specifications. Communication
Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications. General
Inspect lumber or raw woodstock. General
Operate woodworking equipment. General
Mount attachments or tools onto production equipment. General
Clear equipment jams. General
Select production input materials. General
Select production equipment according to product specifications. General
Maneuver workpieces in equipment during production. General
Operate cutting equipment. General
Set equipment guides, stops, spacers, or other fixtures. General
Sharpen cutting or grinding tools. General
Replace worn equipment components. General
Count finished products or workpieces. General
Sort materials or products for processing, storing, shipping, or grading. General
Stack finished items for further processing or shipment. General
Clean production equipment. General
Lubricate production equipment. General
Dispose of trash or waste materials. General
Measure materials to mark reference points, cutting lines, or other indicators. General
Read work orders or other instructions to determine product specifications or materials requirements. General
Study blueprints or other instructions to determine equipment setup requirements. General
Trim excess material from workpieces. General
Mount materials or workpieces onto production equipment. General
Position raw materials on processing or production equipment. General
Shape metal workpieces with hammers or other small hand tools. General
Cut industrial materials in preparation for fabrication or processing. General
Remove products or workpieces from production equipment. General
Monitor equipment operation to ensure proper functioning. Maintenance
Review blueprints or other instructions to determine operational methods or sequences. Maintenance
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    Technology Requirements

    Technology Description
    Adobe Acrobat Document management software
    Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet software
    Microsoft Office software Office suite software
    Microsoft PowerPoint Presentation software
    Microsoft Word Word processing software
    Automated inventory software Inventory management software
    Computerized numerical control CNC software Industrial control software
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      Relevant Certifications

      Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:

      Certification Issuing Organization Practice Test
      Operator Certification Concrete Sawing and Drilling Association Not Available
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