Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for conversion
- Review work order and where required check with appropriate personnel.
- Obtain type and quantity of material to be converted from storage location.
- Select appropriate equipment and check for operational effectiveness in line with manufacturer's recommendations.
- Plan timber conversion and saw set-up in line with work plan.
- Produce boards
- Set and regularly check saw, carriage and feed and adjust to suit conversion plan, ordered sizes and tolerances.
- Use equipment and machinery in line with organisational procedures, manufacturer's instructions and environmental protection practices.
- Monitor timber supply to ensure constant supply to saw.
- Maintain feed rate and operate saw bench to produce boards without damage to boards or saw blade.
- Dispose of incorrect cuts, off-cuts and material with defects in line with environmental protection practices.
- Stack material safely in designated location in line with work order requirements.
- Report processing and equipment faults to appropriate personnel.
- Complete operator maintenance
- Follow organisational safety procedures to lock-out equipment.
- Check saw blades for bluntness or damage.
- Remove and replace saw blades in line with manufacturer's recommendations.
- Dispose of used blades in line with organisational procedures and environmental protection practices.
- Keep saw area clear of dust, off-cuts and debris in line with WHS and site requirements.