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

  • Install holding fixtures, cams, gears, and stops to control stock and tool movement, using hand tools, power tools, and measuring instruments.
  • Refill, change, and monitor the level of fluids, such as oil and coolant, in machines.
  • Turn valve handles to direct the flow of coolant onto work areas or to coat disks with spinning compounds.

  • Install mechanical components in production equipment.
  • Adjust equipment controls to regulate coolant flow.