Operate computer-controlled machines or robots to perform one or more machine functions on metal or plastic work pieces.
- Automated Cutting Machine Operator
- Drill-Press Operator, Numerical Control
- Jig-Boring Machine Operator, Numerical Control
- Laser-Beam-Trim Operator
- Lathe Operator, Numerical Control
- Milling-Machine Set-Up Operator, Numerical Control
- Numerical Control Machine Operator
- Numerical Control Machine Set-Up Operator
- Numerical-Control Drill Operator, Printed Circuit Boards
- Numerical-Control Router Operator
- Robotic Machine Operator
- Router Set-Up Operator, Numerical Control
- Shot-Peening Operator
| 51-4011.00 |
Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic |
| 51-4012.00 |
Numerical Tool and Process Control Programmers |
| 51-4021.00 |
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
| 51-4022.00 |
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
| 51-4023.00 |
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
| 51-4031.00 |
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
| 51-4032.00 |
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
| 51-4033.00 |
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
| 51-4034.00 |
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
| 51-4035.00 |
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
| 51-4041.00 |
Machinists |
| 51-4051.00 |
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders |
| 51-4052.00 |
Pourers and Casters, Metal |
| 51-4061.00 |
Model Makers, Metal and Plastic |
| 51-4062.00 |
Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic |
| 51-4071.00 |
Foundry Mold and Coremakers |
| 51-4072.00 |
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
| 51-4081.00 |
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
| Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers |
51-2021.00 |
| Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
51-4021.00 |
| Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
51-4022.00 |
| Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
51-4035.00 |
| Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
51-4081.00 |
| Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
51-9041.00 |
| Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders |
51-9192.00 |
| Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
51-9196.00 |
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- Adjust machine feed and speed, change cutting tools, or adjust machine controls when automatic programming is faulty or if machines malfunction.
- Calculate machine speed and feed ratios, and the size and position of cuts.
- Check to ensure that workpieces are properly lubricated and cooled during machine operation.
- Clean machines, tooling, and parts, using solvents or solutions and rags.
- Confer with supervisors or programmers to resolve machine malfunctions and production errors, and to obtain approval to continue production.
- Control coolant systems.
- Enter commands or load control media such as tapes, cards, or disks into machine controllers in order to retrieve programmed instructions.
- Examine electronic components for defects and completeness of laser-beam trimming, using microscopes.
- Implement changes to machine programs, and enter new specifications, using computers.
- Input initial part dimensions into machine control panels.
- Insert control instructions into machine control units to start operation.
- Lay out and mark areas of parts to be shot-peened, and fill hoppers with shot.
- Lift workpieces to machines manually, or with hoists or cranes.
- Listen to machines during operation in order to detect sounds such as those made by dull cutting tools or excessive vibration and adjust machines to compensate for problems.
- Maintain machines, and remove and replace broken or worn machine tools, using hand tools.
- Measure dimensions of finished workpieces to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments, templates, and fixtures.
- Modify cutting programs to account for problems encountered during operation and save modified programs.
- Monitor machine operation and control panel displays, and compare readings to specifications in order to detect malfunctions.
- Mount, install, align, and secure tools, attachments, fixtures, and workpieces on machines, using hand tools and precision measuring instruments.
- Remove and replace dull cutting tools.
- Review program specifications or blueprints to determine and set machine operations and sequencing, finished workpiece dimensions, or numerical control sequences.
- Set up and operate computer-controlled machines or robots to perform one or more machine functions on metal or plastic workpieces.
- Set up future jobs while machines are operating.
- Stack or load finished items, or place items on conveyor systems.
- Stop machines to remove finished workpieces, or to change tooling, setup, or workpiece placement, according to required machining sequences.
- Transfer commands from servers to computer numerical control (CNC) control modules, using computer network links.
- Write simple programs for computer-controlled machine tools.
- adjust production equipment/machinery setup
- clean equipment or machinery
- confer with engineering, technical or manufacturing personnel
- determine specifications
- determine tasks needed to complete machined products
- examine products or work to verify conformance to specifications
- install equipment or attachments on machinery or related structures
- lay out machining, welding or precision assembly projects
- load control media in machine controller
- load or unload material or workpiece into machinery
- load tapes, disks or paper into computers or peripherals
- load, unload, or stack containers, materials, or products
- maintain or repair industrial or related equipment/machinery
- measure, weigh, or count products or materials
- monitor production machinery/equipment operation to detect problems
- move or fit heavy objects
- operate hoist, winch, or hydraulic boom
- operate metal or plastic fabricating equipment/machinery
- perform safety inspections in manufacturing or industrial setting
- program computer numerical controlled machines
- read blueprints
- read production layouts
- read specifications
- read technical drawings
- read work order, instructions, formulas, or processing charts
- set up and operate variety of machine tools
- set up computer numerical control machines
- set up production equipment or machinery
- understand machine setup instructions
- understand technical operating, service or repair manuals
- use computers to enter, access or retrieve data
- use hand or power tools
- use precision measuring tools or equipment
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