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band saw operator

Band saw operators work with industrial saws that feature a continuous flexible blade revolving around two or more wheels.

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DESCRIPTION

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.

THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required
sawing techniques
cutting technologies
OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit
woodworking tools
manufacturing of daily use goods

PRACTICAL SKILLS

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
perform test run
OPTIONALOptional competences
program a CNC controller

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Skills overview

45total
22 essential
23 optional

Breakdown

Knowledge
4
Skills
2

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Quick insight

This role requires 22 essential competences across both theoretical knowledge and practical skills.

DATA SOURCED FROM ESCO (EUROPEAN COMMISSION) & O*NET (U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR)

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