AI Assistant for Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

Set up, operate, or tend grinding and related tools that remove excess material or burrs from surfaces, sharpen edges or corners, or buff, hone, or polish metal or plastic work pieces.

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Core Responsibilities

  • 1Inspect or measure finished workpieces to determine conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments, such as gauges or micrometers.(Core task)
  • 2Measure workpieces and lay out work, using precision measuring devices.(Core task)
  • 3Observe machine operations to detect any problems, making necessary adjustments to correct problems.(Core task)
  • 4Move machine controls to index workpieces, and to adjust machines for pre-selected operational settings.(Core task)
  • 5Study blueprints, work orders, or machining instructions to determine product specifications, tool requirements, and operational sequences.(Core task)
  • 6Select machine tooling to be used, using knowledge of machine and production requirements.(Core task)
  • 7Mount and position tools in machine chucks, spindles, or other tool holding devices, using hand tools.(Core task)
  • 8Activate machine start-up switches to grind, lap, hone, debar, shear, or cut workpieces, according to specifications.(Core task)
  • 9Set up, operate, or tend grinding and related tools that remove excess material or burrs from surfaces, sharpen edges or corners, or buff, hone, or polish metal or plastic workpieces.(Core task)
  • 10Set and adjust machine controls according to product specifications, using knowledge of machine operation.(Core task)

Top Skills Required

Operations Monitoring
Operation and Control
Quality Control Analysis
Reading Comprehension
Monitoring
Speaking
Critical Thinking
Troubleshooting
Judgment and Decision Making
Active Listening

Knowledge Areas

Production and ProcessingMathematicsAdministration and ManagementMechanicalEnglish LanguageComputers and Electronics

Technology & Tools Used

In-Demand Technologies

Autodesk AutoCADMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft WindowsSAP software

Other Tools

Manufacturing reporting systemMazak Mazatrol SMART CNC

Daily Work Activities

Controlling Machines and Processes
Handling and Moving Objects
Documenting/Recording Information
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
Getting Information
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

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