Saw Doctors

What the job involves

• Dismantles precision instruments, repairs and replaces defective parts, and reassembles articles using hand and power tools and specially designed machines
• Makes blades for circular, band and other power saws and repairs, sets and sharpens blades for hand and power saws
• May estimate costs and prepare quotes for repairs

Key values of workers in Saw Doctors

• 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.

• Independence

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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 Saw Doctors

• Operation and Control

  Controlling operations of equipment or systems.

• Quality Control Analysis

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

• 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.

• Equipment Selection

  Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.