• Sets up and operates metal-sawing machines, bandsaw, friction saw, and rubber-disk saw to cut metal stock to dimensions: Reads job order for specifications, such as material, type, and size of stock, and dimensions to be cut.
• Obtains and transfers stock to machine, manually or with hoist.
• Installs saw blade and sets blade tension and cutting speed for specified operation.
• Sets saw blade angle to obtain desired angle cuts, using wrench.
• Sets stops and guides to control dimension of cut, using steel rule and wrenches.
• Positions and secures stock against stops or in feeding device.
• Turns valve to start flow of coolant against cutting area.
• Starts machine and observes operation.
• Measures work for conformance to specifications, using rule.
• Marks identifying data on workpiece.
• Replaces defective cutting blade or wheel, using hand tools.
• May be required to have experience with custom or production work or with specific material, product, size of workpiece, or type or trade name of machine and be designated accordingly.

Job Activities

• Controlling Machines and Processes - Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles)
• Handling and Moving Objects - Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
• Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material - Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
• Getting Information - Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
• Performing General Physical Activities - Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
• Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings- Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates - Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
• Making Decisions and Solving Problems - Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.