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Tasks & work activities — metal sawing machine operator

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 51-4035.00 (Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic).

Task statements

  • [Core] Remove workpieces from machines, and check to ensure that they conform to specifications, using measuring instruments such as microscopes, gauges, calipers, and micrometers.
  • [Core] Observe milling or planing machine operation, and adjust controls to ensure conformance with specified tolerances.
  • [Core] Position and secure workpieces on machines, using holding devices, measuring instruments, hand tools, and hoists.
  • [Core] Study blueprints, layouts, sketches, or work orders to assess workpiece specifications and to determine tooling instructions, tools and materials needed, and sequences of operations.
  • [Core] Move controls to set cutting specifications, to position cutting tools and workpieces in relation to each other, and to start machines.
  • [Core] Compute dimensions, tolerances, and angles of workpieces or machines according to specifications and knowledge of metal properties and shop mathematics.
  • [Core] Verify alignment of workpieces on machines, using measuring instruments such as rules, gauges, or calipers.
  • [Core] Select cutting speeds, feed rates, and depths of cuts, applying knowledge of metal properties and shop mathematics.
  • [Core] Move cutters or material manually or by turning handwheels, or engage automatic feeding mechanisms to mill workpieces to specifications.
  • [Core] Replace worn tools, using hand tools, and sharpen dull tools, using bench grinders.
  • [Core] Select and install cutting tools and other accessories according to specifications, using hand tools or power tools.
  • [Core] Record production output.
  • [Core] Turn valves or pull levers to start and regulate the flow of coolant or lubricant to work areas.
  • [Core] Mount attachments and tools, such as pantographs, engravers, or routers, to perform other operations, such as drilling or boring.
  • [Supplemental] Make templates or cutting tools.

Detailed work activities

  • Adjust equipment controls to regulate coolant flow.
  • Align parts or workpieces to ensure proper assembly.
  • Calculate dimensions of workpieces, products, or equipment.
  • Construct patterns, templates, or other work aids.
  • Determine production equipment settings.
  • Feed materials or products into or through equipment.
  • Monitor equipment operation to ensure that products are not flawed.
  • Mount attachments or tools onto production equipment.
  • Mount materials or workpieces onto production equipment.
  • Operate grinding equipment.
  • Read work orders or other instructions to determine product specifications or materials requirements.
  • Record operational or production data.
  • Remove products or workpieces from production equipment.
  • Replace worn equipment components.
  • Review blueprints or other instructions to determine operational methods or sequences.
  • Select production equipment according to product specifications.
  • Set equipment controls to meet cutting specifications.
  • Sharpen cutting or grinding tools.