How do they match: Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

  • Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

  • Set up, operate, or tend lathe and turning machines to turn, bore, thread, form, or face metal or plastic materials, such as wire, rod, or bar stock.

  • Turn valve handles to direct the flow of coolant onto work areas or to coat disks with spinning compounds.

  • Operate metal or plastic forming equipment.
  • Read work orders or other instructions to determine product specifications or materials requirements.