ISCO Occupation Group 8172.5 Sawmill Operator
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
Sawmill Operator: Sawmill operators 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.
Essential Skills
- Create Cutting Plan
- Remove Processed Workpiece
- Ensure Equipment Availability
- Wood Cuts
- Cutting Technologies
- Monitor Automated Machines
- Ensure Conformity To Specifications
- Adjust Properties Of Cut
- Supply Machine
- Types Of Wood
- Work Safely With Machines
- Handle Timber-Based Products
- Perform Test Run
- Operate Wood Sawing Equipment
- Troubleshoot
- Remove Inadequate Workpieces
- Wear Appropriate Protective Gear
- Manipulate Wood
- Keep Sawing Equipment In Good Condition
- Woodworking Processes
- Handle Timber
- Dispose Of Cutting Waste Material
Optional Skills
- Woodworking Tools
- Conduct Routine Machinery Checks
- Operate Table Saw
- Types Of Table Saws
- Program A Cnc Controller
- Inspect Quality Of Products
- Consult Technical Resources
- Pack Goods
- Prepare Production Reports
- First Aid
- Identify Hazards In The Workplace
- Operate Band Saw
- Replace Sawing Blade On Machine
- Monitor Stock Level
- Provide Advice To Technicians
- Record Production Data For Quality Control
- Operate Thickness Planer Machine
- Mechanical Systems
- Check Quality Of Raw Materials
- Keep Records Of Work Progress
- Types Of Sawing Blades
- Sawing Techniques
- Types Of Crosscut Saws
- Operate Crosscut Saw
- Carry Out Measurements Of Parts
- Operate Wood Router
Alternative Names
- Sawing Machine Operator
- Sawmill Operative
- Sawmill Worker
- Cross Cut Operator
- Sawmill Tender
- Sawmill Machine Operator
- Sawmill Supervisor
Specializations
| Specialization | Title |
|---|---|
| C8172.5.1 | ISCO Specialization 8172.5.1 Band Saw Operator |
| C8172.5.2 | ISCO Specialization 8172.5.2 Planer Thicknesser Operator |
| C8172.5.5 | ISCO Specialization 8172.5.5 Wood Router Operator |
| C8172.5.3 | ISCO Specialization 8172.5.3 Table Saw Operator |
| C8172.5.4 | ISCO Specialization 8172.5.4 Veneer Slicer Operator |
