Milling and Planing Machine Operators
- Manufacturing
Tasks
What tasks do Milling and Planing Machine Operators perform?
Remove workpieces from machines, and check to ensure that they conform to specifications, using measuring instruments such as microscopes, gauges, calipers, and micrometers.
Move controls to set cutting specifications, to position cutting tools and workpieces in relation to each other, and to start machines.
Verify alignment of workpieces on machines, using measuring instruments such as rules, gauges, or calipers.
Observe milling or planing machine operation, and adjust controls to ensure conformance with specified tolerances.
Knowledge
What do Milling and Planing Machine Operators need to know?
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.
Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Skills
What skills do Milling and Planing Machine Operators need?
Operations Monitoring
Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
Operation and Control
Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
Monitoring
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
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