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.

62 alternate job titles:

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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
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    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
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      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
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