Profession crosscut saw operator

Crosscut saw operators use a manual crosscut saw. Crosscut sawing is used for 'felling' and 'bucking' trees, or taking off the limbs to obtain logs. Crosscut sawyers may also work with smaller crosscut saws in a workshop to make manual cuts.

Personality Type

• Realistic / Conventional

Knowledge

• Quality standards

  The national and international requirements, specifications and guidelines to ensure that products, services and processes are of good quality and fit for purpose.

• Wood cuts

  Different ways of cutting wood, across the grain or parallel with it, and radial or tangential to the core. The behaviour of cuts of wood under different circumstances and the optimal cut for a given purpose. Influence of special attributes of the wood, like knots or defects.

• Sawing techniques

  Various sawing techniques for using manual as well as electric saws.

• Logging

  The process of felling, cutting trees and transforming them into timber, including mechanical felling and processing.

Skills

• Identify hazards in the workplace

  Perform safety audits and inspections on workplaces and workplace equipment. Ensure that they meet safety regulations and identify hazards and risks.

• Sharpen edged tools

  Identify dull edges to sharp tools, or any defect in the edge. Use appropriate equipment to safely and effectively sharpen the tool. Maintain and protect sharpened tools. Report irreparable faults to the appropriate person.

• Keep sawing equipment in good condition

  Make sure sawing equipment is always in good and safe working condition. Inspect the equipment for defects. Replace defective or worn-out elements in accordance with guidelines. Store elements safely when not in use. Notify the responsible party in case of large or dangerous defects.

• Handle saw securely

  Store, carry, and protect the saw, thereby using cases, sheaths, and blade guards.

• Operate crosscut saw

  Operate a crosscut saw to make manual cuts.

Optional knowledge and skills

Source: Sisyphus ODB