Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood
SOC Code: 51-7041 Job Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed
Set up, operate, or tend wood sawing machines. May operate computer numerically controlled (CNC) equipment. Includes lead sawyers.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington Park, MD | $37,918 | $54,912 | $71,906 | $88,899 |
| Maryland nonmetropolitan area | $38,771 | $51,334 | $63,898 | $76,461 |
| Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV | $35,214 | $47,341 | $59,467 | $71,594 |
| Decatur, IL | $49,691 | $56,056 | $62,400 | $68,765 |
| Champaign-Urbana, IL | $47,674 | $54,434 | $61,194 | $67,954 |
| Peoria, IL | $40,248 | $49,338 | $58,448 | $67,538 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $39,957 | $47,674 | $55,370 | $63,086 |
| Springfield, IL | $37,502 | $46,010 | $54,496 | $63,003 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $35,526 | $44,658 | $53,810 | $62,941 |
| Bozeman, MT | $45,510 | $50,835 | $56,160 | $61,485 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Operation and Control | 3.1 | |
| Operations Monitoring | 3.1 | |
| Monitoring | 3.0 | |
| Troubleshooting | 3.0 | |
| Quality Control Analysis | 3.0 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.0 | |
| Equipment Maintenance | 2.8 | |
| Time Management | 2.8 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 2.8 | |
| Active Listening | 2.8 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Production and Processing | 3.2 |
| Mechanical | 3.2 |
| Public Safety and Security | 2.6 |
| Mathematics | 2.6 |
| Education and Training | 2.3 |
| English Language | 2.2 |
| Design | 2.1 |
| Engineering and Technology | 2.1 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma | 59.2% |
| Less than high school | 21.8% |
| Some college | 9.5% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 9.5% |
Typical Tasks
- Adjust saw blades, using wrenches and rulers, or by turning handwheels or pressing pedals, levers, or panel buttons.
- Inspect and measure workpieces to mark for cuts and to verify the accuracy of cuts, using rulers, squares, or caliper rules.
- Set up, operate, or tend saws or machines that cut or trim wood to specified dimensions, such as circular saws, band saws, multiple-blade sawing machines, scroll saws, ripsaws, or crozer machines.
- Inspect stock for imperfections or to estimate grades or qualities of stock or workpieces.
- Mount and bolt sawing blades or attachments to machine shafts.
- Monitor sawing machines, adjusting speed and tension and clearing jams to ensure proper operation.
- Guide workpieces against saws, saw over workpieces by hand, or operate automatic feeding devices to guide cuts.
- Sharpen blades, or replace defective or worn blades or bands, using hand tools.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
Adobe Acrobat Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Word Automated inventory software Computerized numerical control CNC software
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