AI Assistant for Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

Set up, operate, or tend milling or planing machines to mill, plane, shape, groove, or profile metal or plastic work pieces.

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Core Responsibilities

  • 1Remove workpieces from machines, and check to ensure that they conform to specifications, using measuring instruments such as microscopes, gauges, calipers, and micrometers.(Core task)
  • 2Verify alignment of workpieces on machines, using measuring instruments such as rules, gauges, or calipers.(Core task)
  • 3Move controls to set cutting specifications, to position cutting tools and workpieces in relation to each other, and to start machines.(Core task)
  • 4Observe milling or planing machine operation, and adjust controls to ensure conformance with specified tolerances.(Core task)
  • 5Select and install cutting tools and other accessories according to specifications, using hand tools or power tools.(Core task)
  • 6Position and secure workpieces on machines, using holding devices, measuring instruments, hand tools, and hoists.(Core task)
  • 7Replace worn tools, using hand tools, and sharpen dull tools, using bench grinders.(Core task)
  • 8Study blueprints, layouts, sketches, or work orders to assess workpiece specifications and to determine tooling instructions, tools and materials needed, and sequences of operations.(Core task)
  • 9Compute dimensions, tolerances, and angles of workpieces or machines according to specifications and knowledge of metal properties and shop mathematics.(Core task)
  • 10Move cutters or material manually or by turning handwheels, or engage automatic feeding mechanisms to mill workpieces to specifications.(Core task)

Top Skills Required

Operations Monitoring
Operation and Control
Critical Thinking
Monitoring
Active Listening
Reading Comprehension
Speaking
Quality Control Analysis
Coordination
Complex Problem Solving

Knowledge Areas

MechanicalProduction and ProcessingMathematicsEnglish LanguageComputers and ElectronicsEducation and TrainingDesignEngineering and Technology

Technology & Tools Used

In-Demand Technologies

Autodesk AutoCADExtensible markup language XMLMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Word

Other Tools

EditCNCG-codeKentech machine shop softwareM-codeMastercam computer-aided design and manufacturing softwareSiemens Solid EdgeSmartCAMcnc SmartCAMSWIVEL SoftwareVero Software ALPHACAM

Daily Work Activities

Controlling Machines and Processes
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
Handling and Moving Objects
Processing Information
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards

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