The jobs in a sawmill have a wide range of educational requirements. A high school graduation diploma is only the beginning. Many sawmill jobs require university or community college degrees. There are various trade licenses that must be earned on the job. To prepare for a sawmill career, a solid education is the first important step. Here is a partial list of the careers to be found in a sawmill. They have been grouped under the educational certification needed for each position.
High School Diploma
Shipper
Slasher
Parts Clerk
Trades/Licenses
Millwright
Sawyer
Lumber Grader
Welder
Community College Degree
Electronic Technician
Forest Technician
Kiln Supervisor
Health & Safety Officer
University Degree
Industrial Engineer
Mechanical Engineer
Human Resources personnel
Administrator