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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.