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

  • Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

  • Metal and Plastic Combination Machine Tool Operator
  • Metal and Plastic Combination Machine Tool Setter
  • Metal and Plastic Transfer Machine Operator

  • Change worn machine accessories, such as cutting tools or brushes, using hand tools.
  • Remove burrs, sharp edges, rust, or scale from workpieces, using files, hand grinders, wire brushes, or power tools.
  • Select, install, and adjust alignment of drills, cutters, dies, guides, and holding devices, using templates, measuring instruments, and hand tools.
  • Set up and operate machines, such as lathes, cutters, shears, borers, millers, grinders, presses, drills, or auxiliary machines, to make metallic and plastic workpieces.
  • Start machines and turn handwheels or valves to engage feeding, cooling, and lubricating mechanisms.
  • Write programs for computer numerical control (CNC) machines to cut metal and plastic materials.

  • Operate metal or plastic forming equipment.