Saw Technician
- Classification
- Occupation
- Skill level
- 3
- Major group
- Technicians and Trades Workers
Classification
- Major group
- 3Technicians and Trades Workers
- Sub-major group
- 33Engineering Trades Workers
- Minor group
- 332Mechanical Engineering Trades Workers
- Unit group
- 3323Precision Engineering Trades Workers
Description
Services, repairs, maintains and aligns saw blades, knives and guides for circular, band and other saws, and components of sawing machines.
Alternative titles
- Saw Doctor
Specialisations
- Saw Sharpener
Unit group
3323 · Precision Engineering Trades WorkersDescription
Fabricate, assemble, maintain and repair metal precision instruments, and make and repair tools, dies, jigs, fixtures and other precision parts and equipment.
Skill level
Australia
3
Occupation skill level 3
Tasks
Tasks include
- Inspects saw blades to identify any damage or wear
- Dismantles and reassembles precision sawing instruments using hand and power tools, or specially designed machines
- Repairs and replaces defective parts by replacing or adjusting teeth on saw blades, welding or brazing
- Sharpens saw blades using grinding or filing techniques
- Tests the sharpness and performance of saw blades
- Cleans and maintains saw maintenance equipment
Occupations in this unit group
Sources
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/browse-classification/3/33/332/3323
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/data-downloads/OSCA%20Category%20Descriptions.xlsx
