From punch press operator to computer numerical control machine operator
17 of the 19 essential skills of a computer numerical control machine operator are already essential for a punch press operator — about 89% of the job, before you learn anything new.
These numbers compare two occupations, not you and a job. What you personally already cover depends on what you have actually done.
- 17
- skills carry over
- 2
- would be new
- 89%
- of the target job covered
- 19
- essential skills of a computer numerical control machine operator
What a computer numerical control machine operator does
Computer numerical control machine operators set-up, maintain and control a computer numerical control machine in order to execute the product orders. They are responsible for programming the machines, ensuring the required parameters and measurements are met while maintaining the quality and safety standards.
What carries over
17 skillsEssential in both jobs. This is the part of the move you have already made.
- ensure equipment availability
- manufacturing processes
- monitor automated machines
- operate precision measuring equipment
- perform machine maintenance
- program a CNC controller
- quality standards
- read standard blueprints
- remove inadequate workpieces
- remove processed workpiece
- set up the controller of a machine
- statistical process control
- supply machine
- supply machine with appropriate tools
- troubleshoot
- use automatic programming
- use CAM software
What would be new
2 skillsEssential for a computer numerical control machine operator and not for a punch press operator. Note that the taxonomy describes activities rather than tools, so some of these may be things you already do under a different name.
Other moves from punch press operator
2 roles- engraving machine operator18 skills in common
- metal sawing machine operator17 skills in common
← punch press operatorcomputer numerical control machine operator →The other way round
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How far are you from being a computer numerical control machine operator?
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