Lathe & Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, & Tenders, Metal & Plastic

Manufacturing

Set up, operate, or tend lathe and turning machines to turn, bore, thread, form, or face metal or plastic materials, such as wire, rod, or bar stock. 

Also called: Computer Numerical Control Lathe Operator (CNC Lathe Operator), Computer Numerical Control Operator (CNC Operator), Lathe Operator, Machine Operator 

Knowledge:

Math and Science

arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics

Engineering and Technology

mechanical

Arts and Humanities

English language

Skills:

Basic Skills

keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements
listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions

Problem Solving

noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it

Abilites:

Hand and Finger Use

keep your arm or hand steady
put together small parts with your fingers

Controlled Movement

quickly change the controls of a machine, car, truck or boat
change when and how fast you move based on how something else is moving

Personality:

Description: People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.

They do well at jobs that need

Attention to Detail
Dependability
Cooperation
Initiative
Stress Tolerance
Concern for Others

Technology:

Object or component oriented development software

G-code
M-code

Industrial control software

Autodesk HSMWorks
Computer numerical control CNC editor software

Inventory management software

Inventory tracking software

Education:

high school diploma/GED

certificate after high school