Metal Working Machine Tool Setters and Operators

Metal working machine tool setters and operators set and/or operate various machine tools, working to fine tolerances. Tasks include - (a) setting one or more types of machine tool for production of metal articles in standardized series; (b) operating and monitoring metal working machines such as lathes, milling, planing, boring, drilling, grinding or honing machines, including multipurpose numerically controlled metal working machines; (c) performing similar tasks when machining plastics and other metal substitutes; (d) observing machine operations to detect work piece defects or machine malfunctions, and adjusting machines as necessary; (e) inspecting work pieces for defects, and measuring work pieces to determine accuracy of machine operation, using rules, templates or other measuring instruments; (f) changing worn machine accessories such as cutting tools and brushes, using hand tools. Examples of the occupations classified here: - Boring machine operator - Casting machine operator - Machine tool operator - Machine tool setter - Machine tool setter-operator - Metal turner - Rivet production machine operator - Tool production machine operator.