Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Operators
- Manufacturing
Tasks
What tasks do Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Operators perform?
Inspect or measure finished workpieces to determine conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments, such as gauges or micrometers.
Measure workpieces and lay out work, using precision measuring devices.
Observe machine operations to detect any problems, making necessary adjustments to correct problems.
Study blueprints, work orders, or machining instructions to determine product specifications, tool requirements, and operational sequences.
Knowledge
What do Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Operators need to know?
Production and Processing
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Skills
What skills do Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Operators need?
Operation and Control
Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
Operations 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.
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