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

  • Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

  • Plastic Thread Milling Machine Setup Operator
  • Metal Milling Machine Operator
  • Metal Rotary Head Milling Machine Setup Operator
  • Milling and Planing Machine Operator and Tender
  • Quarry and Production Operations Manager
  • Tool and Die Maker

  • 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.
  • Select cutting speeds, feed rates, and depths of cuts, applying knowledge of metal properties and shop mathematics.
  • 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.

  • Construct patterns, templates, or other work aids.
  • Read work orders or other instructions to determine product specifications or materials requirements.