Occupation

332336 Saw Technician

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OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
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2024, Version 1.0

332336 Saw Technician

Services, repairs, maintains and aligns saw blades, knives and guides for circular, band and other saws, and components of sawing machines.

Alternative title

  • Saw Doctor

Specialisation

  • Saw Sharpener

Skill level: 3

Main tasks

  • 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