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

  • Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

  • Machine Operator
  • Machine Set Up Operator
  • Machine Shop Pantograph Machine Operator
  • Machinist
  • Barrel Rib Matting Machine Operator
  • Broaching Machine Operator
  • Broaching Machine Set Up Operator
  • CNC Machine Operator
  • CNC Machinist
  • Computer Numerical Control Machinist
  • Computerized Numerical Control Machine Operator
  • Computerized Numerical Control Machinist
  • Escape Wheel Tooth Cutter
  • File Cutter
  • Gear Milling Machine Set Up Operator
  • Hooking Machine Operator
  • Keyseating Machine Set Up Operator
  • Metal Milling Machine Operator
  • Metal Rotary Head Milling Machine Setup Operator
  • Milling Machine Operator
  • Milling Machine Setup Operator
  • Milling Machine Tender
  • Milling and Planing Machine Operator and Tender
  • Pantograph Machine Setup Operator
  • Planer Type Milling Machine Setup Operator
  • Planing Machine Operator
  • Plastic Thread Milling Machine Setup Operator
  • Production Broaching Machine Operator
  • Profiling Machine Operator
  • Profiling Machine Setup Operator
  • Rotary Head Milling Machine Setup Operator
  • Router Machine Operator
  • Scalping Machine Operator
  • Scribing Machine Operator
  • Shaping Machine Operator
  • Squaring Machine Operator
  • Steel Wool Machine Operator
  • Thread Milling Machine Set Up Operator
  • Tool Profiling Machine Setup Operator
  • Tooth Cutter
  • Wheel Cutter

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

  • Compute dimensions, tolerances, and angles of workpieces or machines according to specifications and knowledge of metal properties and shop mathematics.
  • Make templates or cutting tools.
  • Move cutters or material manually or by turning handwheels, or engage automatic feeding mechanisms to mill workpieces to specifications.
  • 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.
  • Position and secure workpieces on machines, using holding devices, measuring instruments, hand tools, and hoists.
  • Remove workpieces from machines, and check to ensure that they conform to specifications, using measuring instruments such as microscopes, gauges, calipers, and micrometers.
  • Select cutting speeds, feed rates, and depths of cuts, applying knowledge of metal properties and shop mathematics.
  • Select and install cutting tools and other accessories according to specifications, using hand tools or power tools.
  • 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.
  • Verify alignment of workpieces on machines, using measuring instruments such as rules, gauges, or calipers.

  • 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.
  • Sharpen cutting or grinding tools.