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.
  • Position, adjust, and secure stock material or workpieces against stops, on arbors, or in chucks, fixtures, or automatic feeding mechanisms, manually or using hoists.
  • Write programs for computer numerical control (CNC) machines to cut metal and plastic materials.

  • Write computer programming code.