Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Set up, operate, or tend more than one type of cutting or forming machine tool or robot.
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Salary Information
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic: $46,060 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications. | General |
| Watch operating equipment to detect malfunctions. | General |
| Read work orders or other instructions to determine product specifications or materials requirements. | General |
| Operate grinding equipment. | General |
| Operate cutting equipment. | General |
| Mount materials or workpieces onto production equipment. | General |
| Select production equipment according to product specifications. | General |
| Mount attachments or tools onto production equipment. | General |
| Replace worn equipment components. | General |
| Repair production equipment or tools. | General |
| Notify others of equipment repair or maintenance needs. | General |
| Adjust equipment controls to regulate flow of production materials or products. | General |
| Adjust equipment controls to regulate coolant flow. | General |
| Adjust equipment controls to regulate flow of water, cleaning solutions, or other liquids. | General |
| Clean production equipment. | General |
| Lubricate production equipment. | General |
| Select production input materials. | General |
| Operate metal or plastic forming equipment. | General |
| Smooth metal surfaces or edges. | General |
| Instruct workers to use equipment or perform technical procedures. | General |
| Record operational or production data. | General |
| Clear equipment jams. | General |
| Set equipment guides, stops, spacers, or other fixtures. | General |
| Calculate dimensions of workpieces, products, or equipment. | General |
| Align parts or workpieces to ensure proper assembly. | General |
| Measure materials to mark reference points, cutting lines, or other indicators. | General |
| Program equipment to perform production tasks. | General |
| Write computer programming code. | General |
| Review blueprints or other instructions to determine operational methods or sequences. | Maintenance |
| Maintain production or processing equipment. | Maintenance |
| Set equipment controls to meet cutting specifications. | Communication |
Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Autodesk AutoCAD | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft Windows | Operating system software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| SAP software | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Email software | Electronic mail software |
| Enterprise resource planning ERP software | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Spreadsheet software | Spreadsheet software |
| Word processing software | Word processing software |
Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Level I Machine Lubricant Analyst | International Council for Machinery Lubrication | Not Available |
| Machining Level I - CNC Milling: Programming Setup & Operations | National Institute for Metalworking Skills | Not Available |
| Oil Monitoring Analyst I | Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers | Not Available |