Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, & Tenders
Set up, operate, or tend woodworking machines, such as drill presses, lathes, shapers, routers, sanders, planers, and wood nailing machines. May operate CNC equipment.
Also called: Cabinet Maker, Computer Numerical Control Operator (CNC Operator), Machine Operator, Sander Operator
Knowledge:
Engineering and Technology
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
- talking to others
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Abilites:
- hold or move items with your hands
- keep your arm or hand steady
- quickly change the controls of a machine, car, truck or boat
- use your arms and/or legs together while sitting, standing, or lying down
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
- Adaptability/Flexibility
- Independence
- Integrity
- Cooperation
Technology:
Computer aided design CAD software
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Vero Software Alphacam
Operating system software
- Apple macOS
- Microsoft Windows
Graphics or photo imaging software
- Adobe Systems Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Systems Adobe Photoshop
Education:
no high school diploma/GED
