How do they match: Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

  • Computer Numerical Control Lathe Operator
  • Computer Numerical Control Licensed Mill Operator
  • Computer Numerical Control Machinist
  • Computer Numerical Control Mill Operator
  • Computerized Numerical Control Machine Operator
  • Computerized Numerical Control Machinist
  • Computerized Numerical Control Mill Operator
  • Computerized Numerical Control Mill Set Up Operator
  • Computerized Numerical Control Operator
  • Computerized Numerical Control Programmer

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

  • Move controls to set cutting specifications, to position cutting tools and workpieces in relation to each other, and to start machines.
  • Observe milling or planing machine operation, and adjust controls to ensure conformance with specified tolerances.
  • 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.

  • Adjust equipment controls to regulate coolant flow.
  • Construct patterns, templates, or other work aids.
  • Read work orders or other instructions to determine product specifications or materials requirements.
  • Set equipment controls to meet cutting specifications.