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Task List
Works safely to prevent on-the-job injuries by following all company safety regulations.
Calculates and sets machine controls to position spindle in relationship to workpiece and to regulate factors, such as cutting depth, speed, feed, and coolant flow.
Inspects "first article," consults with quality assurance, and inspects workpieces throughout the production run, for out of tolerance machining.
Selects, mounts, aligns, and secures cutting tools, and workpiece on machine.
Starts machine and monitors displays and machine operation to detect malfunctions during set up run on first article.
Sets up, operates, and adjusts numerical control machines or machining centers to perform various machine functions, such as cutting, drilling, milling, reaming, and boring of metallic and nonmetallic workpieces, utilizing knowledge of machine tools.
Reads and interprets blueprints, planning sheets, sketches, and related technical data to determine appropriate setup procedures.
Stops machine to change cutting tools and setup according to required machining sequence or to measure parts for conformance to blueprint specifications, using precision measuring instruments.
Enters commands or manually adjusts machine controls to correct malfunctions for out-of-tolerance machining.
Operates machine manually to perform non-automated functions and when automatic programming is faulty or machining malfunctions.
Loads control media, such as tape, card, or disk, in machine controller or enters commands to retrieve preprogrammed instructions from data base.
Uses 'traveler" to document in writing, production issues, problems, and to recommend set up modifications.
Cleans and maintains machine, tooling, and parts to maintain equipment in optimal production condition.
Discusses control media errors with supervisor or programming personnel to resolve problems.
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