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Career: Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Job Description
Set up, operate, or tend more than one type of cutting or forming machine tool or robot.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
99
|
Observe machine operation to detect workpiece defects or machine malfunctions, adjusting machines as necessary. |
93
|
Inspect workpieces for defects, and measure workpieces to determine accuracy of machine operation, using rules, templates, or other measuring instruments. |
93
|
Perform minor machine maintenance, such as oiling or cleaning machines, dies, or workpieces, or adding coolant to machine reservoirs. |
86
|
Start machines and turn handwheels or valves to engage feeding, cooling, and lubricating mechanisms. |
85
|
Read blueprints or job orders to determine product specifications and tooling instructions and to plan operational sequences. |
81
|
Position, adjust, and secure stock material or workpieces against stops, on arbors, or in chucks, fixtures, or automatic feeding mechanisms, manually or using hoists. |
81
|
Make minor electrical and mechanical repairs and adjustments to machines and notify supervisors when major service is required. |
79
|
Extract or lift jammed pieces from machines, using fingers, wire hooks, or lift bars. |
73
|
Set up and operate machines, such as lathes, cutters, shears, borers, millers, grinders, presses, drills, and auxiliary machines, to make metallic and plastic workpieces. |
72
|
Select the proper coolants and lubricants and start their flow. |
71
|
Remove burrs, sharp edges, rust, or scale from workpieces, using files, hand grinders, wire brushes, or power tools. |
70
|
Change worn machine accessories, such as cutting tools and brushes, using hand tools. |
69
|
Instruct other workers in machine set-up and operation. |
69
|
Record operational data such as pressure readings, lengths of strokes, feed rates, and speeds. |
68
|
Select, install, and adjust alignment of drills, cutters, dies, guides, and holding devices, using templates, measuring instruments, and hand tools. |
66
|
Set machine stops or guides to specified lengths as indicated by scales, rules, or templates. |
64
|
Move controls or mount gears, cams, or templates in machines to set feed rates and cutting speeds, depths, and angles. |
53
|
Compute data such as gear dimensions and machine settings, applying knowledge of shop mathematics. |
47
|
Measure and mark reference points and cutting lines on workpieces, using traced templates, compasses, and rules. |
45
|
Align layout marks with dies or blades. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
82
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
76
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
72
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|
65
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
64
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
63
|
Thinking Creatively
|
59
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
58
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
57
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
54
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
54
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
54
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
54
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
52
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
52
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
52
|
Processing Information
|
51
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
50
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
49
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
48
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
48
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
48
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
47
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
46
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
46
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
44
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
44
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
43
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
42
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
41
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
39
|
Getting Information
|
39
|
Interacting With Computers
|
35
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|
32
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
32
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|
32
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
26
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
25
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
24
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
22
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
5
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|