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

  • Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

  • Operator
  • Automatic Spinning Lathe Operator
  • Bevel Operator
  • Bevel Mill Operator
  • Brake Drum Lathe Operator
  • Bullard Operator
  • Bullard Machine Operator
  • CNC Operator
  • CNC Lathe Operator
  • CNC Machine Operator
  • CNC Milling Operator
  • CNC Setup Operator
  • CNC Turning Operator
  • CNC Turning Machine Operator
  • Chucker Operator
  • Chucking Machine Setup Operator
  • Computer Numerical Control Operator
  • Computer Numerical Control Lathe Operator
  • Computer Numerical Control Machine Operator
  • Computer Numerical Control Milling Operator
  • Computer Numerical Control Setup Operator
  • Computer Numerical Control Turning Operator
  • Computer Numerical Control Turning Machine Operator
  • Cup Trimming Machine Operator
  • Dial Lathe Operator
  • Engine Lathe Operator
  • Engine Lathe Setup Operator
  • Engine Lathe Setup Tool Operator
  • Facing Machine Operator
  • Gear Cutting Machine Operator
  • Gear Cutting Machine Setup Operator
  • Gear Generator Setup Operator
  • Gear Hobber Operator
  • Gear Hobber Setup Operator
  • Gear Machine Operator
  • Gear Shaver Setup Operator
  • Hob Machine Operator
  • Hobbing Machine Operator
  • Hobbing Press Operator
  • Hydrotel Operator
  • Jewel Lathe Operator
  • Knurling Machine Operator
  • Lap Cutter Truer Operator
  • Lathe Operator
  • Lathe Machine Operator
  • Lathe Scalper Operator
  • Lathe Setup Operator
  • Machine Operator
  • Manual Lathe Operator
  • Manufacturing Operator
  • Multiple Spindle Screw Machine Operator
  • Multiple Spindle Screw Machine Setup Operator
  • NC Operator
  • Nipple Machine Operator
  • Numerical Control Operator
  • Optical Lathe Operator
  • Planer Operator
  • Plate Shop Operator
  • Radial Router Operator
  • Rim Turning Machine Operator
  • Ring Cutter Lathe Operator
  • Routing Machine Operator
  • Screw Machine Operator
  • Screw Machine Setup Operator
  • Setup Operator
  • Single Spindle Screw Machine Operator
  • Single Spindle Screw Machine Setup Operator
  • Small Lot Operator
  • Spinning Lathe Operator
  • Swiss Type Screw Machine Operator
  • Swiss Type Screw Machine Setup Operator
  • Threading Machine Operator
  • Tool and Die Maker
  • Tool Lathe Operator
  • Tool Turret Lathe Setup Operator
  • Tumble Tailstock Turret Lathe Operator
  • Turn Operator
  • Turning Machine Operator
  • Turret Lathe Operator
  • Turret Lathe Setup Operator
  • Vertical Lathe Operator
  • Vertical Multiple Spindle Chucking Machine Setup Operator
  • Winding Lathe Operator

  • Set up, operate, or tend lathe and turning machines to turn, bore, thread, form, or face metal or plastic materials, such as wire, rod, or bar stock.

  • Clean work area.
  • Mount attachments, such as relieving or tracing attachments, to perform operations, such as duplicating contours of templates or trimming workpieces.
  • Start lathe or turning machines and observe operations to ensure that specifications are met.
  • Study blueprints, layouts or charts, and job orders for information on specifications and tooling instructions, and to determine material requirements and operational sequences.
  • Turn valve handles to direct the flow of coolant onto work areas or to coat disks with spinning compounds.

  • Operate cutting equipment.
  • Operate grinding equipment.
  • Operate metal or plastic forming equipment.
  • Calculate dimensions of workpieces, products, or equipment.
  • Clean work areas.
  • 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.
  • Program equipment to perform production tasks.
  • Read work orders or other instructions to determine product specifications or materials requirements.
  • Review blueprints or other instructions to determine operational methods or sequences.
  • Select production equipment according to product specifications.