Set up or set up and operate wood-sawing machines. Examine blueprints, drawings, work orders, and patterns to determine size and shape of items to be sawed, sawing machines to set up, and sequence of sawing operations.

Selects knives to achieve specified diameter of cut, or installs bit and dado saw according to work ticket. Pulls table back against stops and depresses pedal to advance cutterhead that shapes end of stock. Aligns and bolts knives in cutterhead and screws it on spindle, using wrenches. Adjusts angle of table by turning handwheel, and bolts or clamps holding jigs to table. Places stock in jig and pushes table containing stock into saw or lays stock on conveyor that carries it into machine.

Building and Construction -- Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads. Mechanical -- Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

Operation and Control -- Controlling operations of equipment or systems. Equipment Selection -- Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job. Reading Comprehension -- Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. Operation Monitoring -- Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

Manual Dexterity -- The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.

Sawing Machine Setters and Set-Up Operators Job Description & Jobs Job Title: Sawing Machine Setters and Set-Up Operators RIASEC Career Code: R-C-I SOC: 51-7041.01 Job Description for:"Sawing Machine Setters and Set-Up Operators" Set up or set up and operate wood-sawing machines. Examine blueprints, drawings, work orders, and patterns to determine size and shape of items to be sawed, sawing machines to set up, and sequence of sawing operations. For Sawing Machine Setters and Set-Up Operators Jobs Click Here What do you want to do now? 1) Learn how our Career Test will help you plan or change your career 2) Take our FREE Myers-Briggs-like Personality Test 3) Use our quick over-the-phone Career Coaching session for immediate help with your career 4) Quickly sort through over 2,000,000 real jobs and apply on-line For Sawing Machine Setters and Set-Up Operators Jobs Click Here Job Tasks for: "Sawing Machine Setters and Set-Up Operators" Selects knives to achieve specified diameter of cut, or installs bit and dado saw according to work ticket. Pulls table back against stops and depresses pedal to advance cutterhead that shapes end of stock. Aligns and bolts knives in cutterhead and screws it on spindle, using wrenches. Adjusts angle of table by turning handwheel, and bolts or clamps holding jigs to table. Places stock in jig and pushes table containing stock into saw or lays stock on conveyor that carries it into machine. Find the perfect career, try our Career Search Tools Knowledge Requirements for: "Sawing Machine Setters and Set-Up Operators" Building and Construction -- Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads. Mechanical -- Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. See the education requirements for Sawing Machine Setters and Set-Up Operators Skill Requirements for: "Sawing Machine Setters and Set-Up Operators" Operation and Control -- Controlling operations of equipment or systems. Equipment Selection -- Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job. Reading Comprehension -- Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. Operation Monitoring -- Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly. Ability Requirements for: "Sawing Machine Setters and Set-Up Operators" Manual Dexterity -- The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects. "Sawing Machine Setters and Set-Up Operators" Job Activities Handling and Moving Objects -- Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things. Getting Information -- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. Controlling Machines and Processes -- Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles). Performing General Physical Activities -- Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events -- Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings -- Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems. Job Description for: "Sawing Machine Setters and Set-Up Operators"