# Occupation profile — lathe and turning machine operator

- **ESCO URI:** http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/63042e8f-dd59-47fe-87f3-3b2ce21f196a
- **ESCO code:** 7223.4.4
- **ISCO-08 group:** 7223 — Metal working machine tool setters and operators
- **O*NET-SOC:** 51-9162.00 — Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers (match: closeMatch)

## Description (ESCO)

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.

## Definition

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## Alternative labels

- CNC brake drum operator
- computer numerical controlled lathe and turning machine operator
- turning machine operator
- automatic spinning lathe setter
- computer numerical controlled lathe and turning machine setter
- CNC lathe setter
- CNC lathe hand
- turning machine tender
- cnc lathe tender
- CNC lathe tender
- automatic spinning lathe operator
- CNC turning machine tender
- CNC turning machine setter
- CNC lathe turner
- CNC tool lathe setter