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Sawmill Operator - Personal requirements

Kaimahi Whare Kani Papa

Skills & knowledge

Sawmill operators need to have:
  • knowledge of the sawmill process
  • knowledge of timber characteristics
  • knowledge of the sizes and grades of timber required for different products
  • good communication skills
  • basic maths and computer skills
  • mechanical skills for doing basic maintenance on machinery
  • knowledge of safety procedures.

 

Alipate Sione Noema

"In different areas of the sawmill there are different things to do. You might be in one part of the mill for a while and then move onto another part to learn something else."

Alipate Sione Noema - Sawmill Operator

 

Personal Qualities

Sawmill operators need to be:
  • motivated
  • practical
  • reliable
  • careful and efficient
  • safety-conscious
  • able to remain calm under pressure.
Alipate Sione Noema operating a machine to saw timber.

Sawmill operators carefully saw timber into various sizes

 

Physical Requirements

Sawmill operators need to have a good level of health and fitness. They also need to have normal colour vision and good hand-eye co-ordination.

 

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Updated March 2009
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