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

• 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