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

  • Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Setter
  • Computer Numerically Controlled Machinist
  • Computer Numerically Controlled Operator

  • Compute data, such as gear dimensions or machine settings, applying knowledge of shop mathematics.
  • Make minor electrical and mechanical repairs and adjustments to machines and notify supervisors when major service is required.
  • Position, adjust, and secure stock material or workpieces against stops, on arbors, or in chucks, fixtures, or automatic feeding mechanisms, manually or using hoists.
  • 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.

  • Write computer programming code.