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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