Sawmilling Operators

Sawmilling Operators set up and operate machines to cut logs into planks of standard sizes.

What the job involves

• Adjusts and cleans machines and performs minor repairs

• Secures timber into place and sets saws to produce specified sizes of plank and board to be cut

• Starts machines and feeds stock onto cutting saws, and operates automatic feeding mechanisms

• Raises and lowers saws to trim boards and remove defects such as rot and splits

• Controls lathes and slicing machines to produce veneers, and laminates veneers using glue

• Verifies dimensions of cut stock and accuracy of cuts

• Checks saws and other machines for safety, sharpness and correct functioning