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

  • Calculate dimensions of workpieces, products, or equipment.
  • Conduct test runs of production equipment.
  • Feed materials or products into or through equipment.
  • Install mechanical components in production equipment.
  • Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications.
  • Monitor equipment operation to ensure that products are not flawed.
  • Mount attachments or tools onto production equipment.
  • Mount materials or workpieces onto production equipment.
  • Read work orders or other instructions to determine product specifications or materials requirements.
  • Select production equipment according to product specifications.