Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Programmers, Metal & Plastic
Develop programs to control machining or processing of metal or plastic parts by automatic machine tools, equipment, or systems.
Also called: Computer Numerical Control Machinist (CNC Machinist), Computer Numerical Control Programmer (CNC Programmer), Programmer
Knowledge:
Engineering and Technology
- computers and electronics
- mechanical
- arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
Manufactured or Agricultural Goods
- manufacture and distribution of products
Skills:
- keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements
- figuring out how to use new ideas or things
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
People and Technology Systems
- figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it
- thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one
Abilites:
- choose the right type of math to solve a problem
- add, subtract, multiply, or divide
- order or arrange things
- notice when problems happen
- quickly compare groups of letters, numbers, pictures, or other things
- see hidden patterns
- listen and understand what people say
Personality:
Description: People interested in this work like activities that include data, detail, and regular routines.
They do well at jobs that need
- Attention to Detail
- Independence
- Analytical Thinking
- Dependability
- Integrity
- Achievement/Effort
Technology:
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
- Mastercam
- Vero Software WorkNC
Computer aided design CAD software
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Dassault Systemes SolidWorks
Object or component oriented development software
Education:
certificate after high school
