Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setter, Operator, and Tender, Metal and Plastic
Summary
Lathe and turning machine tool setter operating machines to turn, bore, thread, and form metal or plastic materials. Adjusting controls, inspecting workpieces, and maintaining tools to meet specifications in a safe workspace
Experience
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setter, Operator, and Tender, Metal and Plastic
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Adjusted machine controls and changed tool settings to keep dimensions within specified tolerances
Started lathe or turning machines and observed operations to ensure that specifications were met
Inspected sample workpieces to verify conformance with specifications, using gauges and micrometers
Studied blueprints and job orders for information on specifications and tooling instructions
Replaced worn tools and sharpened dull cutting tools using bench grinders or cutter-grinding machines
Lifted metal stock and positioned them in machines using fasteners and hand tools
Cleaned work area to maintain a safe and organized workspace
Skills
Hands-On Work
Mounting attachments or tools, Cleaning work areas, Installing mechanical components
Core Skills
Reviewing blueprints and instructions, Reading work orders or instructions, Monitoring equipment operation
Checking & Planning
Conducting test runs of equipment, Measuring product dimensions, Calculating equipment, Selecting production equipment