§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

table saw operator

Table saw operators work with industrial saws that cut with a rotating circular blade.

Description

Table saw operators work with industrial saws that cut with a rotating circular blade. The saw is built into a table. The operator sets the height of the saw to control the depth of the cut. Particular attention is paid to safety, as factors such as natural stresses within the wood may produce unpredictable forces.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

quality standards sawing techniques cutting technologies woodworking processes wood cuts types of wood

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

woodworking tools manufacturing of daily use goods types of sawing blades manufacturing of sports equipment mechanical systems manufacturing of furniture types of table saws timber products first aid

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

perform test run operate table saw replace sawing blade on machine wear appropriate protective gear remove inadequate workpieces dispose of cutting waste material create cutting plan work safely with machines ensure equipment availability troubleshoot manipulate wood adjust cut sizes set up the controller of a machine keep sawing equipment in good condition supply machine remove processed workpiece

OPTIONALOptional competences

program a CNC controller operate manual planer pack goods perform machine maintenance consult technical resources record production data for quality control report defective manufacturing materials inspect quality of products monitor stock level keep records of work progress prepare wood production reports sharpen edged tools measure parts of manufactured products advise on machinery malfunctions read standard blueprints check quality of raw materials identify hazards in the workplace

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)