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Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic - 51-4035.00

O*NET-SOC Description

Set up, operate, or tend milling or planing machines to mill, plane, shape, groove, or profile metal or plastic work pieces.

Sample of Reported Job Titles

CNC Licensed Mill Operator (Computer Numerical Control Licensed Mill Operator)
CNC Mill Operator (Computer Numerical Control Mill Operator)
CNC Mill Operator (Computerized Numerical Control Mill Operator)
CNC Mill Set Up Operator (Computerized Numerical Control Mill Set Up Operator)
Machine Operator

Machine Set Up Operator
Mill Operator
Miller
Milling Operator
Setup Man

SOC Occupation Groups

51-0000	Production Occupations
51-4000	Metal Workers and Plastic Workers
51-4030	Machine Tool Cutting Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
51-4035.00	Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

Related Occupations

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
51-4081.00	Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
51-4194.00	Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners
51-7042.00	Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing
51-9032.00	Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
51-9161.00	Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators

Tasks

Compute dimensions, tolerances, and angles of workpieces or machines according to specifications and knowledge of metal properties and shop mathematics.
Make templates or cutting tools.
Mount attachments and tools, such as pantographs, engravers, or routers, to perform other operations, such as drilling or boring.
Move controls to set cutting specifications, to position cutting tools and workpieces in relation to each other, and to start machines.
Move cutters or material manually or by turning handwheels, or engage automatic feeding mechanisms to mill workpieces to specifications.
Observe milling or planing machine operation, and adjust controls to ensure conformance with specified tolerances.
Position and secure workpieces on machines, using holding devices, measuring instruments, hand tools, and hoists.
Record production output.
Remove workpieces from machines, and check to ensure that they conform to specifications, using measuring instruments such as microscopes, gauges, calipers, and micrometers.
Replace worn tools, using hand tools, and sharpen dull tools, using bench grinders.
Select and install cutting tools and other accessories according to specifications, using hand tools or power tools.
Select cutting speeds, feed rates, and depths of cuts, applying knowledge of metal properties and shop mathematics.
Study blueprints, layouts, sketches, or work orders to assess workpiece specifications and to determine tooling instructions, tools and materials needed, and sequences of operations.
Turn valves or pull levers to start and regulate the flow of coolant or lubricant to work areas.
Verify alignment of workpieces on machines, using measuring instruments such as rules, gauges, or calipers.

Detailed Work Activities

Adjust equipment controls to regulate coolant flow.
Align parts or workpieces to ensure proper assembly.
Calculate dimensions of workpieces, products, or equipment.
Construct patterns, templates, or other work aids.
Determine production equipment settings.
Feed materials or products into or through equipment.
Monitor equipment operation to ensure that products are not flawed.
Mount attachments or tools onto production equipment.
Mount materials or workpieces onto production equipment.
Operate grinding equipment.
Read work orders or other instructions to determine product specifications or materials requirements.
Record operational or production data.
Remove products or workpieces from production equipment.
Replace worn equipment components.
Review blueprints or other instructions to determine operational methods or sequences.
Select production equipment according to product specifications.
Set equipment controls to meet cutting specifications.
Sharpen cutting or grinding tools.

Military Crosswalk Titles

Advanced Machinery Repairman (Navy - Enlisted)
Aircraft Metals Technology (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aircraft Metals Technology Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aircraft Metals Technology Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aircraft Metals Technology Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aircraft Metals Technology Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aircraft Structural Maintenance (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aircraft Structural Maintenance Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aircraft Structural Maintenance Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aircraft Structural Maintenance Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aircraft Structural Maintenance Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Allied Trades Specialist (Army - Enlisted)

Allied Trades Warrant Officer (Army - Warrant Officer only)
Low Observable Aircraft Structural Maintenance (Air Force - Enlisted)
Low Observable Aircraft Structural Maintenance Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
Low Observable Aircraft Structural Maintenance Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Low Observable Aircraft Structural Maintenance Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
Low Observable Aircraft Structural Maintenance Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Machinery Repairman (Navy - Enlisted)
Machinery Repairman Apprentice (Navy - Enlisted)
Machinery Repairman Journeyman (Navy - Enlisted)
Machinery Technician (Coast Guard - Enlisted)
Machinist (Marine Corps - Enlisted)

Apprenticeship Crosswalk Titles

Cnc Operator - Milling
Milling Machine Set-Up Operator

Pantograph-Machine Set-Up Oper

DOT Crosswalk Titles

Barrel Rifler
Barrel-Rib Matting-Machine Operator
Beveler, Printed Circuit Boards
Broaching-Machine Operator, Production
Broaching-Machine Set-Up Operator
Engraver, Tire Mold
File Cutter
Hooking-Machine Operator
Jewel Stripper
Keyseating-Machine Set-Up Operator
Lever Miller
Magnesium-Mill Operator
Milling-Machine Set-Up Operator I
Milling-Machine Set-Up Operator II
Milling-Machine Tender
Pantograph-Machine Set-Up Operator
Planer Set-Up Operator, Tool
Planer-Type-Milling-Machine Set-Up Operator

Planing-Machine Operator
Profiling-Machine Operator
Profiling-Machine Set-Up Operator I
Profiling-Machine Set-Up Operator II
Profiling-Machine Set-Up Operator, Tool
Rotary-Head-Milling-Machine Set-Up Operator
Router Machine Operator
Router Operator
Router, Printed Circuit Boards
Scalper Operator
Scribing-Machine Operator
Shaper Set-Up Operator, Tool
Squaring-Machine Operator
Steel-Wool-Machine Operator
Thread-Milling-Machine Set-Up Operator
Tooth Cutter
Tooth Cutter, Escape Wheel
Wheel Cutter