Shigoto Zukan
日本語

How to become sawing machine setters, operators, and tenders, woodeducation, training, experience and the steps to enter

United States Manufacturing & Repair Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$42,770
25th–75th pct. $36,510–$48,620
Top pay (est.)
$75,600
Top 10% $58,170
Pay in 5 years
$49,300est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$56,700est.
$48,800–$65,800
Outlook score
40/100
★★☆☆☆ Below average
AI replacement risk
35%
Low
Job growth (10 yr)
−1.0%
4,500 openings / yr

How to become sawing machine setters, operators, and tenders, wood

Typical education
High school diploma or equivalent
BLS
Related experience
None
On-the-job training
Moderate-term on-the-job training

A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.

Skills, education and requirements for Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood

Key skills

Operations Monitoring
3.1
Operation and Control
3.0
Quality Control Analysis
2.9
Monitoring
2.9
Critical Thinking
2.8
Reading Comprehension
2.6
Troubleshooting
2.6
Equipment Maintenance
2.6

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Mechanical
3.4
Production and Processing
2.8
Mathematics
1.9
Building and Construction
1.8
Education and Training
1.8
Engineering and Technology
1.8
Public Safety and Security
1.7
Design
1.6

What the work involves

Handling and Moving ObjectsControlling Machines and ProcessesPerforming General Physical ActivitiesCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesRepairing and Maintaining Mechanical EquipmentMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsIdentifying Objects, Actions, and EventsInspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials

Important abilities

Control PrecisionReaction TimeNear VisionVisualizationTrunk StrengthFinger Dexterity

Education of workers

High school diploma
59%
Less than high school
22%
Some college
10%
Post-secondary certificate
10%

Training before entry

1–3 months
38%
Up to 1 month
23%
6–12 months
13%
1–2 years
10%
None / short demo
8%
2–4 years
7%

Related work experience

None
34%
1–2 years
23%
1–3 months
12%
6–12 months
12%
3–6 months
8%
2–4 years
7%
Up to 1 month
4%

Job Zone 2 — some preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★☆☆☆☆ Easy to enter (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Career path and how to earn more as sawing machine setters, operators, and tenders, wood

Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.