A professional who sets up and operates power saws to cut, slot, groove, miter, and trim metallic and nonmetallic workpieces according to specifications. Respnsibilities include:

• Selects and installs blade on machine, using handtools.
• Sets controls to adjust speed, feed rate, and blade tensions.
• Positions guides, stops, holding blocks, or other fixtures to secure and direct workpiece, using handtools and measuring devices.
• Scribes reference lines on material as guide for sawing operations, according to blueprints, templates, sample parts, or specifications.
• Mounts workpiece in holding device, manually or using hoist.
• Operates saw to cut along scribed lines.
• Verifies dimensions of finished workpiece, using measuring devices.
• May weld and anneal saw blades.