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

  • Multiple Spindle Screw Machine Operator
  • Multiple Spindle Screw Machine Setup Operator
  • Machine Operator
  • Machine Deburrer
  • Machinist
  • Operator
  • Tool Setter
  • Tool and Die Maker
  • Tool Lathe Operator
  • Tool Maker
  • Tool Turret Lathe Setup Operator
  • Automatic Spinning Lathe Setter
  • Automatic Spinning Lathe Operator
  • Bevel Operator
  • Bevel Mill Operator
  • Brake Drum Lathe Operator
  • Bullard Machine Operator
  • Bullard Operator
  • CNC Machine Operator
  • CNC Machinist
  • CNC Operator
  • CNC Lathe Operator
  • CNC Milling Operator
  • CNC Setup Operator
  • CNC Turning Machine Operator
  • CNC Turning Operator
  • Chucker Operator
  • Chucking Machine Setup Operator
  • Computer Numerical Control Machine Operator
  • Computer Numerical Control Machinist
  • Computer Numerical Control Operator
  • Computer Numerical Control Lathe Operator
  • Computer Numerical Control Milling Operator
  • Computer Numerical Control Setup Operator
  • Computer Numerical Control Turning Machine Operator
  • Computer Numerical Control Turning Operator
  • Cup Trimming Machine Operator
  • Dial Lathe Operator
  • Engine Lathe Operator
  • Engine Lathe Setup Operator
  • Engine Lathe Setup Tool Operator
  • Facing Machine Operator
  • Gear Setter
  • Gear Machine Operator
  • Gear Cutting Machine Operator
  • Gear Cutting Machine Setup Operator
  • Gear Generator Setup Operator
  • Gear Hobber Operator
  • Gear Hobber Setup Operator
  • Gear Shaver Setup Operator
  • Grooving Lathe Tender
  • Hob Machine Operator
  • Hobbing Machine Operator
  • Hobbing Press Operator
  • Hydrotel Operator
  • Jewel Lathe Operator
  • Knurling Machine Operator
  • Lap Cutter Truer Operator
  • Lathe Tender
  • Lathe Machine Operator
  • Lathe Operator
  • Lathe Scalper Operator
  • Lathe Setup Operator
  • Manual Lathe Operator
  • Manufacturing 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 Setter
  • Screw Machine Tender
  • Screw Machine Operator
  • Screw Machine Tool Setter
  • Screw Machine Hand
  • 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 Setter
  • Threading Machine Operator
  • Tumble Tailstock Turret Lathe Operator
  • Turn Operator
  • Turning Machine Operator
  • Turret Lathe Operator
  • Turret Lathe Setup Operator
  • Vertical Multiple Spindle Chucking Machine Setup Operator
  • Vertical Lathe 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.

  • Adjust machine controls and change tool settings to keep dimensions within specified tolerances.
  • Compute unspecified dimensions and machine settings, using knowledge of metal properties and shop mathematics.
  • Crank machines through cycles, stopping to adjust tool positions and machine controls to ensure specified timing, clearances, and tolerances.
  • Install holding fixtures, cams, gears, and stops to control stock and tool movement, using hand tools, power tools, and measuring instruments.
  • Lift metal stock or workpieces manually or using hoists, and position and secure them in machines, using fasteners and hand tools.
  • Mount attachments, such as relieving or tracing attachments, to perform operations, such as duplicating contours of templates or trimming workpieces.
  • Move toolholders manually or by turning handwheels, or engage automatic feeding mechanisms to feed tools to and along workpieces.
  • Move controls to set cutting speeds and depths and feed rates, and to position tools in relation to workpieces.
  • Position, secure, and align cutting tools in toolholders on machines, using hand tools, and verify their positions with measuring instruments.
  • Program computer numerical control machines.
  • Refill, change, and monitor the level of fluids, such as oil and coolant, in machines.
  • Replace worn tools, and sharpen dull cutting tools and dies, using bench grinders or cutter-grinding machines.
  • Select cutting tools and tooling instructions, according to written specifications or knowledge of metal properties and shop mathematics.
  • 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.

  • Set equipment controls to meet cutting specifications.
  • Operate metal or plastic forming equipment.
  • Operate cutting equipment.
  • Operate grinding equipment.
  • Monitor equipment operation to ensure that products are not flawed.
  • Mount attachments or tools onto production equipment.
  • Review blueprints or other instructions to determine operational methods or sequences.
  • Sharpen cutting or grinding tools.