Education

Tasks

Examine logs and rough lumber to decide best lumber cuts
Operate automated lumbermill equipment from control rooms or consoles
Saw, trim and plane rough lumber into dressed lumber of various sizes
Saw or split shingles and shakes
Start conveyor system to move logs and lumber to and from saws
Monitor logs and lumber movement to ensure cuts are made according to specifications
Set up and adjust saw equipment
Replace blades or bands
Clean and lubricate sawmill equipment
Change dies on extruding machines according to production line change
Classify, label and store diskettes/ disks and tapes of data
Review work orders
Collect samples from plants or products