Sawyers, Plywood Makers and Related Wood-Processing Workers

Workers in this unit group operate machines or use hand tools to saw wood, cut veneer and make plywood and otherwise prepare wood for further use. Their functions include: using hand saws or setting and operating one or more sawing machines in a sawmill, workshop or outside in forests; setting and operating multiple-blade sawing machines to cut uneven edges of rough boards straight and square; setting and operating band-saw machines to saw logs into plants or boards; setting and operating machines to cut veneer; operating plywood core-laying machines; operating hot-plate plywood presses; grading wood according to quality and size; performing related tasks.

Sawyers, Plywood Makers and Related Wood-Processing Workers

Workers in this unit group operate machines or use hand tools to saw wood, cut veneer and make plywood and otherwise prepare wood for further use. Their functions include: using hand saws or setting and operating one or more sawing machines in a sawmill, workshop or outside in forests; setting and operating multiple-blade sawing machines to cut uneven edges of rough boards straight and square; setting and operating band-saw machines to saw logs into plants or boards; setting and operating machines to cut veneer; operating plywood core-laying machines; operating hot-plate plywood presses; grading wood according to quality and size; performing related tasks.