Career overview
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood
O*NET-SOC 51-7041.00
Median pay / yr$39,950
OutlookBelow Average
Set up, operate, or tend wood sawing machines. May operate computer numerically controlled (CNC) equipment. Includes lead sawyers.
What it takes
The skills, knowledge, and credentials employers look for in Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood.
Skills employers look for
- Operation and ControlControlling operations of equipment or systems.
- Operations MonitoringWatching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
- Critical ThinkingUsing logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
- MonitoringMonitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
- Quality Control AnalysisConducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
Knowledge areas
- Production and ProcessingKnowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
- MechanicalKnowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
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