Set up or set up and operate power-press machines or power-brake machines to bend, form, stretch, notch, punch, or straighten metal or plastic plate and structural shapes, as specified by work order, blueprints, drawing, templates, or layout.

Sets stops on machine bed, changes dies, and adjusts components, such as ram or power press, when making multiple or successive passes. Operates power press, power brake, apron brake, swaging machine, foot-powered press, hydraulic press, or arbor press according to specifications. Installs, aligns, and secures gears, holding fixtures, dies to machine bed, using gauges, templates, feelers, shims, and hand tools. Plans sequence of operations, applying knowledge of physical properties of metal. Inspects workpiece for defects. Measures workpiece and verifies dimensions and weight, using micrometer, template, straightedge, and scale. Selects and positions flat, block, radius, or special purpose die sets into ram and bed of machine, using hoist, crane, measuring instruments and hand tools. Preheats workpiece, using heating furnace or hand torch. Hand forms, cuts, or finishes workpiece, using tools, such as table saw, hand sledge and anvil, flaring tool, and gauge. Grinds out burrs and sharp edges, using portable grinder, speed lathe, and polishing jack. Lubricates workpiece with oil. Lifts, positions, and secures workpiece between dies of machine, using crane and sledge.

Mechanical -- Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

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. Installation -- Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications. Mathematics -- Using mathematics to solve problems. Equipment Selection -- Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job. Science -- Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems. 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. Technology Design -- Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs. Operations Analysis -- Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.

nformation 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). Control Precision -- The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions. Visualization -- The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged. Arm-Hand Steadiness -- The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position. Static Strength -- The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects. Multilimb Coordination -- The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion. 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. Written Comprehension -- The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. Near Vision -- The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). Extent Flexibility -- The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.

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. Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material -- Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects. 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. Getting Information -- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards -- Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.