Sawmilling Operators

What the job involves

• Adjusts and cleans machines and performs minor repairs
• Secures timber into place and sets saws to produce specified sizes of plank and board to be cut
• Starts machines and feeds stock onto cutting saws, and operates automatic feeding mechanisms
• Raises and lowers saws to trim boards and remove defects such as rot and splits
• Controls lathes and slicing machines to produce veneers, and laminates veneers using glue
• Verifies dimensions of cut stock and accuracy of cuts
• Checks saws and other machines for safety, sharpness and correct functioning

Key values of workers in Sawmilling Operators

• Independence

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

• Achievement

  Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

• Working Conditions

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

• Relationships

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.

• Recognition

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

Top skills required for workers in Sawmilling Operators

• Operation and Control

  Controlling operations of equipment or systems.

• Critical Thinking

  Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

• Monitoring

  Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

• Troubleshooting

  Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.

• Quality Control Analysis

  Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.