Saudi Arabia SSCO Occupation Code 817201: Woodworking Saw Operator

Saudi Standard Classification of Occupations (SSCO 2026)
Occupational Code: 817201 | Major Group: Plant and machine operators, and assemblers (Group 8)

Job Summary & Primary Duties

Operate the woodworking saw to process, control and maintain the wood for sawing into raw wood boards; peel the wood; manufacture the laminated wood boards; prepare the wood for other uses; and ensure the quality and safety of the production.

Occupational Hierarchy & Key Facts in Saudi Arabia

Parameter	Official Specification
Saudi SSCO Code	`817201`
Official Title (EN)	Woodworking Saw Operator
Official Title (AR)	Woodworking Saw Operator
Major Group	Plant and machine operators, and assemblers (Group 8)
Sub-Major Group	Stationary plant and machine operators
Minor Group	Wood processing and papermaking plant operators
Unit Group	Wood processing plant operators
Standard Classification	Unified Saudi Occupational Classification (SSCO 2024–2026)
Primary Platforms	Qiwa Portal (منصة قوى) & GOSI (التأمينات الاجتماعية)

Code	Title (EN)	Title (AR)	Details
`817101`	Cellulose processing machine operator	Cellulose processing machine operator	View Occupation 817101 →
`817102`	Pulp Processing Machine Operator	Pulp Processing Machine Operator	View Occupation 817102 →
`817103`	Paper processing machine operator	Paper processing machine operator	View Occupation 817103 →
`817104`	Paper finishing machine operator	Paper finishing machine operator	View Occupation 817104 →
`817202`	Wood Surfacing Machine Operator	Wood Surfacing Machine Operator	View Occupation 817202 →
`817203`	Wood Shaping Machine Operator	Wood Shaping Machine Operator	View Occupation 817203 →

Qualification & Competency Profile

Recommended Education Level: Lower secondary education
Field of Study / Discipline: Personal skills and development
Core Professional Competencies: Team Work
Labor Compliance: Regulated under Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) guidelines.

Labor Compliance & Regulatory Risk Assessment

Assessment Parameter	Status	Compliance Detail
Official GASTAT SSCO Registry	✅ Verified	Standardized in Unified Saudi Classification of Occupations 2026
Qiwa Platform Contract Authentication	✅ Active	Authorized for instant digital contract issuance in Qiwa portal
GOSI Social Insurance Integration	✅ Compliant	Automatic wage protection and social insurance registration
Professional Council Accreditation	✅ Standardized	Council verification requirements defined (SCE, SOCPA, SCFHS)
Nitaqat Saudization Contribution	✅ Eligible	Contributes 1.0 unit to Saudization quota (minimum SAR 4,000 wage)
Overall Labor Compliance Readiness Score	🟢 10 / 10	Low Compliance Risk / Ready for Qiwa Contract Filing

Qiwa, Visa & Saudization Context in Saudi Arabia

Qiwa Digital Employment Contracts: When issuing or authenticating employment contracts, employers in Saudi Arabia must select SSCO code 817201. Review our Qiwa Platform Guide.
Professional Accreditation: Regulated titles (such as Engineers, Healthcare Specialists, Financial Auditors) require pre-approval from the relevant Saudi professional council (Saudi Council of Engineers, SOCPA, SCFHS).
Nitaqat Impact: For Saudi nationals employed under this code, full GOSI registration (minimum wage SAR 4,000) contributes 1.0 unit to the establishment’s localization score. Check our Nitaqat Saudization Guide.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What is the official role definition of SSCO 817201?

SSCO 817201 designates Woodworking Saw Operator (Woodworking Saw Operator) under Saudi Arabia’s occupational classification framework.

2. How is this occupation registered in Qiwa and GOSI?

Employers select code 817201 when submitting digital employment contracts in the Qiwa portal and enrolling staff into GOSI.

3. Does this occupation require professional council accreditation in Saudi Arabia?

Regulated titles require accreditation from professional bodies (e.g. Saudi Council of Engineers or SOCPA) before work permit issuance.

Official Source Attribution & Disclaimer

Authority: General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) — Unified Saudi Occupational Classification.

Labor Portal: Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (Qiwa)

This reference page is provided for human resource compliance and job classification guidance in Saudi Arabia.