Start, guide, or operate Numerical Control systems to cut, bend, shape, sew, pierce, carve, drill, or thread metal and non-metal products:
Operate CNC lathe and milling machines
Monitor the operation of machines or conduct observations to detect defects in parts or malfunctions in the machines
Position, adjust, and secure the product on a shaft, clamping or fastening device, or automatic loading machine manually or using lifting mechanisms, and ensure no interruptions in the process
Read technical drawings of the job to determine machine adjustments and material requirements
Inspect parts to detect defects and conduct evaluations to determine the operational precision of machines using calipers, tape measures, micrometers, snap gauges, plug gauges, templates, and mechanical or automatic measuring tools
Replace worn-out parts such as cutters, cutting mechanisms, blades, wrenches, and brushes using hand tools and calibrate the machine