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

  • Perform minor machine maintenance, such as oiling or cleaning machines, dies, or workpieces, or adding coolant to machine reservoirs.

  • Clean production equipment.
  • Adjust equipment controls to regulate coolant flow.
  • Adjust equipment controls to regulate flow of production materials or products.
  • Adjust equipment controls to regulate flow of water, cleaning solutions, or other liquids.
  • Calculate dimensions of workpieces, products, or equipment.
  • Clear equipment jams.
  • Instruct workers to use equipment or perform technical procedures.
  • Lubricate production equipment.
  • Maintain production or processing equipment.
  • Mount attachments or tools onto production equipment.
  • Mount materials or workpieces onto production equipment.
  • Notify others of equipment repair or maintenance needs.
  • Operate cutting equipment.
  • Operate grinding equipment.
  • Operate metal or plastic forming equipment.
  • Program equipment to perform production tasks.
  • Repair production equipment or tools.
  • Replace worn equipment components.
  • Select production equipment according to product specifications.
  • Set equipment controls to meet cutting specifications.
  • Set equipment guides, stops, spacers, or other fixtures.
  • Watch operating equipment to detect malfunctions.