How do they match: Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

  • Inspect or measure finished workpieces to determine conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments, such as gauges or micrometers.
  • Lift and position workpieces, manually or with hoists, and secure them in hoppers or on machine tables, faceplates, or chucks, using clamps.
  • Measure workpieces and lay out work, using precision measuring devices.
  • Mount and position tools in machine chucks, spindles, or other tool holding devices, using hand tools.
  • Repair or replace machine parts, using hand tools, or notify engineering personnel when corrective action is required.
  • Select machine tooling to be used, using knowledge of machine and production requirements.
  • Set and adjust machine controls according to product specifications, using knowledge of machine operation.

  • Lift materials or workpieces using cranes or other lifting equipment.