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332336 · OSCA 2024

Saw Technician

Classification
Occupation
Skill level
3

Classification

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 Workers

Description

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

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