Metal working machine tool setters and operators

Metal working machine tool setters and operators set and/or operate, various machine tools working to fine tolerances.

Tasks and duties

• Setting one or more types of machine tool for production of metal articles in standardized series
• Operating and monitoring metal working machines such as lathes, milling, planing, boring, drilling, grinding or honing machines, including multipurpose numerically controlled metal working machines
• Performing similar tasks when machining plastics and other metal substitutes
• Observing machine operations to detect work piece defects or machine malfunctions, and adjusting machines as necessary
• Inspecting work pieces for defects, and measuring work pieces to determine accuracy of machine operation, using rules, templates, or other measuring instruments
• Changing worn machine accessories, such as cutting tools and brushes, using hand tools