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How many Rail Sawyer jobs are available on Pertemps?

There are 2 Rail Sawyer jobs available on Pertemps right now.

What does a Rail Sawyer do?

Tasks required include:

• Operates acetylene torches and other cutting equipment to dismantle boilers, cars, ships, railway track, engines, machinery and other scrap metal.
• Bends, coils, crimps and spins metal wires in the manufacture of cables, springs, ropes and other wire goods.
• Operates machines in the manufacture of nuts, bolts, nails, screws, pins, rivets, etc..
• Fills grease gun with grease of appropriate grade, and applies grease or oil to grease points or lubrication holes in machinery or equipment and over bearings, axles and other similar parts.
• Ensures that rollers in rope haulage system are well greased and running freely.
• Inspects machines and equipment, and reports any faults.

What are the entry requirements for a Rail Sawyer?

There are no formal academic entry requirements. Training is typically provided on-the-job. NVQs/ SVQs are available in some areas.