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

  • Adjust machine controls and change tool settings to keep dimensions within specified tolerances.
  • Compute unspecified dimensions and machine settings, using knowledge of metal properties and shop mathematics.

  • Calculate dimensions of workpieces, products, or equipment.
  • Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications.