Saw Operator
Set up, operate, or tend wood sawing machines. May operate computer numerically controlled (CNC) equipment. Includes lead sawyers.
At a Glance
Saw Operator. Experience: 0–1 years. Top skills: Packaging And Labeling, Machinery, Sawing.
Not available
Varies
0–1 years
N/A
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood
Median Wage
$39,950/yr
Growth (2024-34)
-0.6%
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (21)
Packaging And Labeling
Machinery
Sawing
Machine Operation
Forklift Truck
Hoisting
Machine Setup
Tape Measure
Lifting Equipment
Milling
Standard Operating Procedure
Power Tool Operation
Loading And Unloading
Indigo Digital Press
Woodworking
Occupational Safety And Health
Network Routing
Overhead Crane Operation
Injection Molding Machines
Warehousing
Common Skills (6)
Memos
Customer Service
Problem Solving
Detail Oriented
Arithmetic
Communication
Related Specializations
Other specialized occupations in this field. Many share overlapping skills, making lateral moves more accessible.
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