Operate or tend more than one type of cutting or forming machine tool which has been previously set up. Includes such machine tools as band saws, press brakes, slitting machines, drills, lathes, and boring machines.
nspects workpiece for defects and measures workpiece, using rule, template, or other measuring instruments to determine accuracy of machine operation.
Performs minor machine maintenance, such as oiling or cleaning machines, dies, or workpieces, or adding coolant to machine reservoir.
Removes burrs, sharp edges, rust, or scale from workpiece, using file, hand grinder, wire brush, or power tools.
Installs machine components, such as chucks, boring bars, or cutting tools, according to specifications, using hand tools.
Sets machine stops or guides to specified length as indicated by scale, rule or template.
Adjusts machine components and changes worn accessories, such as cutting tools and brushes, using hand tools.
Extracts or lifts jammed pieces from machine, using fingers, wire hooks, or lift bar.
Reads job specifications to determine machine adjustments and material requirements.
Observes machine operation to detect workpiece defects or machine malfunction.
Activates and tends or operates machines to cut, shape, thread, bore, drill, tap, bend, or mill metal or non-metallic material.
Positions, adjusts, and secures workpiece against stops, on arbor, or in chuck, fixture, or automatic feeding mechanism manually or using hoist.
Aligns layout marks with die or blade.
Mechanical -- Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Production and Processing -- Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Operation and Control -- Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
Operation Monitoring -- Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
Quality Control Analysis -- Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
Equipment Maintenance -- Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
Reading Comprehension -- Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Manual Dexterity -- The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
Control Precision -- The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
Information Ordering -- The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
Problem Sensitivity -- The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
Written Comprehension -- The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Controlling Machines and Processes -- Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
Handling and Moving Objects -- Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
Monitor
Processes, Materials, or Surroundings -- Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
Performing General Physical Activities -- Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material -- Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
Getting Information -- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.