Printed Circuit Boards Numerical Control Drill Operator
Robotic MachineOperator
Shot Peening Operator
Welding Robot Operator
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.
Set up andoperate computer-controlled machines or robots to perform one or more machine functions on metal or plastic workpieces.
Set up future jobs while machines are operating.
Adjust machine feed and speed, change cutting tools, or adjust machine controls when automatic programming is faulty or if machines malfunction.
Calculate machine speed and feed ratios and the size and position of cuts.
Check to ensure that workpieces are properly lubricated and cooled during machineoperation.
Clean machines, tooling, or parts, using solvents or solutions and rags.
Confer with supervisors or programmers to resolve machine malfunctions or production errors or to obtain approval to continue production.
Enter commands or load control media, such as tapes, cards, or disks, into machine controllers to retrieve programmed instructions.
Implement changes to machine programs, and enter new specifications, using computers.
Input initial part dimensions into machine control panels.
Insert control instructions into machine control units to start operation.
Lift workpieces to machines manually or with hoists or cranes.
Listen to machines during operation to detect sounds such as those made by dull cutting tools or excessive vibration, and adjust machines to compensate for problems.
Maintain machinesand remove and replace broken or worn machine tools, using hand tools.
Modify cutting programs to account for problems encountered during operation, and save modified programs.
Monitor machineoperationand control panel displays, and compare readings to specifications to detect malfunctions.
Mount, install, align, and secure tools, attachments, fixtures, and workpieces on machines, using hand tools and precision measuring instruments.
Review program specifications or blueprints to determine andsetmachineoperationsand sequencing, finished workpiece dimensions, or numerical control sequences.
Stop machines to remove finished workpieces or to change tooling, setup, or workpiece placement, according to required machining sequences.
Write simple programs for computer-controlled machine tools.
Set equipment controls to meet cutting specifications.
Monitor equipment operation to ensure proper functioning.
