Description
Operate a crosscut saw to make manual cuts.
Alternative labels
activate crosscut saw
control crosscut saw
run crosscut saw
use crosscut saw
operating crosscut saw
operate crosscut saws
handle crosscut saw
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
cross-sector
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Operate crosscut saw is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Crosscut saw operator: Crosscut saw operators use a manual crosscut saw. Crosscut sawing is used for ‘felling’ and ‘bucking’ trees, or taking off the limbs to obtain logs. Crosscut sawyers may also work with smaller crosscut saws in a workshop to make manual cuts.
Optional skill
Operate crosscut saw is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Carpenter: Carpenters cut, shape and assemble wooden elements for the construction of buildings and other structures. They also use materials such as plastic and metal in their creations. Carpenters create the wooden frames to support wood framed buildings.
Sawmill operator: Sawmill operators work with automated lumber mill equipment which saws timber into rough lumber. They also handle various sawing machines which further process the lumber in various shapes and sizes. These processes are nowadays often computer controlled.
Carpenter supervisor: Carpenter supervisors monitor carpentry operations in construction. They assign tasks and take quick decisions to resolve problems. They pass their skills on to apprentice carpenters.
References
- Operate crosscut saw – ESCO