How do they match: Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators

  • Production Worker

  • Operate computer-controlled tools, machines, or robots to machine or process parts, tools, or other work pieces made of metal, plastic, wood, stone, or other materials. May also set up and maintain equipment.

  • Confer with supervisors or programmers to resolve machine malfunctions or production errors or to obtain approval to continue production.

  • Adjust equipment controls to regulate flow of production materials or products.
  • Calculate specific material, equipment, or labor requirements for production.
  • Clean production equipment.
  • Confer with others to resolve production problems or equipment malfunctions.
  • Install mechanical components in production equipment.
  • Load materials into production equipment.
  • Maintain production or processing equipment.
  • Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications.
  • Mount attachments or tools onto production equipment.
  • Mount materials or workpieces onto production equipment.
  • Program equipment to perform production tasks.
  • Remove products or workpieces from production equipment.
  • Stack finished items for further processing or shipment.