Group
Occupation
332336 Saw Technician
Latest release
Consultation draft: Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA)
Reference period
August 2026
Released
17/08/2026
First release
332336 Saw Technician
Services, repairs, maintains and aligns saw blades, knives and guides for circular, band and other saws, and components of sawing machines.
Alternative title
- Saw Doctor
Specialisation
- Saw Sharpener
Skill level: 3
Main tasks
- Inspects saw blades to identify any damage or wear
- Dismantles and reassembles precision sawing instruments using hand and power tools, or specially designed machines
- Repairs and replaces defective parts by replacing or adjusting teeth on saw blades, welding or brazing
- Sharpens saw blades using grinding or filing techniques
- Tests the sharpness and performance of saw blades
- Cleans and maintains saw maintenance equipment