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

  • 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.
  • Move controls to set cutting specifications, to position cutting tools and workpieces in relation to each other, and to start machines.
  • Move cutters or material manually or by turning handwheels, or engage automatic feeding mechanisms to mill workpieces to specifications.
  • 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.
  • 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.

  • Align parts or workpieces to ensure proper assembly.
  • Calculate dimensions of workpieces, products, or equipment.
  • Construct patterns, templates, or other work aids.
  • Mount materials or workpieces onto production equipment.
  • Read work orders or other instructions to determine product specifications or materials requirements.
  • Remove products or workpieces from production equipment.