As a Sawmill Operator, you will need to master following:

• adjust cut sizes
• handle timber-based products

More generally, a sawmill operator is also versed in:

• create cutting plan
• cutting technologies
• dispose of cutting waste material
• ensure conformity to specifications
• ensure equipment availability
• handle timber
• keep sawing equipment in good condition
• manipulate wood
• monitor automated machines
• operate wood sawing equipment
• perform test run
• remove inadequate workpieces
• remove processed workpiece
• supply machine
• troubleshoot
• types of wood
• wear appropriate protective gear
• wood cuts
• woodworking processes
• work safely with machines

It also helps to know the following:

• measure parts of manufactured products
• monitor stock level
• operate thickness planer machine
• prepare wood production reports
• sawing techniques
• types of crosscut saws
• types of table saws
• advise on machinery malfunctions
• check quality of raw materials
• conduct routine machinery checks
• consult technical resources
• first aid
• identify hazards in the workplace
• inspect quality of products
• keep records of work progress
• mechanical systems
• operate band saw
• operate crosscut saw
• operate table saw
• operate wood router
• pack goods
• program a CNC controller
• record production data for quality control
• replace sawing blade on machine
• types of sawing blades
• woodworking tools