Saw Operator

Positions guides, stops, holding blocks, or other fixtures to secure and direct workpiece, using hand tools and measuring devices. Duties and Responsibilities Sets up and operates power saws to cut, slot, groove, miter, and trim metallic and nonmetallic material to specifications.

  Duties and Responsibilities

• Sets up and operates power saws to cut, slot, groove, miter, and trim metallic and nonmetallic material to specifications.
• Selects and installs blade on machine using hand tools.
• Sets controls to adjust speed, feed rate, and blade tensions.
• Positions guides, stops, holding blocks, or other fixtures to secure and direct workpiece, using hand tools and measuring devices.
• Scribes reference lines on material as guide for sawing operations, according to blueprints, templates, sample parts, or specifications.
• Mounts material in holding device, manually or using hoist.
• Operates saw to cut along scribed lines. Verifies dimensions of finished work using measuring devices.
• Qualifications
• Must have a high school diploma.
• Pass manufacturing and math skills tests.
• Previous saw experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Read tape measure and calipers.
• Blue print knowledge.