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Saw Filer

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A Saw Filer fits all types of saws, including circular saws, band saws, gang saws, chain saws, and operates, repairs and adjusts saw sharpening equipment and is also competent to bench all circular and gang saws, including tensioning, welding cracks, welding on teeth and included any other work that is usually performed by a Saw Filer in the Lumber Manufacturing Industry.

Other programs in this sector:

 Cabinetmaker
 | Carpenter
 | Construction Craft Worker
 | Residential Building Maintenance Worker
 | Saw Filer Endorsement: Benchperson
 | Security Systems Technician

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In response to consultation with the Lumber Manufacturing Industry (LMI) as brought forward by the Resource Training Organization, the LMI-Sawfitter program is now replaced by the new "Saw Filer" Apprentice Program with optional "Benchperson" endorsement.

 

Refer to SkilledTradesBC for details.