lathe and turning machine operator
Lathe and turning machine operators set up, program and tend lathe and turning machines designed to cut excess metal from a metal workpiece using a hardened cutting tool moved by computer-controlled motors. They read lathe and turning machine blueprints and tooling instructions, perform regular machine maintenance, and make adjustments to the lathe controls, such as the depth of cuts and the rotation speed.
Also called: CNC tool lathe setter, turning machine operator, CNC turning machine tender, CNC lathe setter, CNC lathe hand, computer numerical controlled lathe and turning machine operator, turning machine tender, CNC lathe turner
- 28
- essential skills
- 33
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
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- ISCO-08 group
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Essential skills
28- apply control process statistical methods
- CAD software
- CADD software
- CAE software
- CAM software
- consult technical resources
- dispose of cutting waste material
- ensure equipment availability
- geometry
- interpret geometric dimensions and tolerances
- manufacturing processes
- monitor automated machines
- operate precision measuring equipment
- perform machine maintenance
- perform test run
- quality and cycle time optimisation
- quality standards
- read standard blueprints
- remove inadequate workpieces
- remove processed workpiece
- set up the controller of a machine
- statistical process control
- supply machine
- trigonometry
- troubleshoot
- use automatic programming
- use CAD software
- use CAM software
Optional skills
33- advise on machinery malfunctions
- cutting technologies
- electrical engineering
- ferrous metal processing
- inspect quality of products
- keep records of work progress
- liaise with managers
- maintain mechanical equipment
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- manufacturing of doors from metal
- manufacturing of heating equipment
- manufacturing of light metal packaging
- manufacturing of metal assembly products
- manufacturing of metal containers
- manufacturing of metal household articles
- manufacturing of metal structures
- manufacturing of steam generators
- manufacturing of steel drums and similar containers
- manufacturing of tools
- manufacturing of weapons and ammunition
- mark processed workpiece
- mechanics
- monitor stock level
- non-ferrous metal processing
- procure mechanical machinery
- program a CNC controller
- record production data for quality control
- supply machine with appropriate tools
- tend computer numerical control lathe machine
- types of metal
- types of metal manufacturing processes
- work ergonomically
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