Band saw operator

Also searched as: Operador de sierra de cinta

Code 8172.5.1

What does a Band saw operator do?

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.

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Essential skills

Knowledge

  • woodworking processes
  • cutting technologies
  • types of sawing blades
  • types of wood
  • sawing techniques
  • wood cuts

Skills and competences

  • adjust cut sizes
  • supply machine
  • create cutting plan
  • ensure equipment availability
  • operate band saw
  • manipulate wood
  • keep sawing equipment in good condition
  • operate wood sawing equipment
  • replace sawing blade on machine
  • troubleshoot
  • remove inadequate workpieces
  • remove processed workpiece
  • perform test run
  • work safely with machines
  • wear appropriate protective gear

Transversal competences

  • dispose of cutting waste material

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Sources

This service uses the ESCO classification of the European Commission and the Mapha Taxonomy developed by OTIC SOFOFA (CC BY 4.0), in an adapted version. Group codes come from the ILO's ISCO-08. See sources and licences