Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, & Tenders, Metal & Plastic
Also called: Die Setter, Machine Operator, Machine Technician, Set-Up Person
What they do:
Set up, operate, or tend more than one type of cutting or forming machine tool or robot.
On the job, you would:
- Inspect workpieces for defects, and measure workpieces to determine accuracy of machine operation, using rules, templates, or other measuring instruments.
- Observe machine operation to detect workpiece defects or machine malfunctions, adjusting machines as necessary.
- Read blueprints or job orders to determine product specifications and tooling instructions and to plan operational sequences.
Knowledge
Engineering and Technology
- mechanical
Manufactured or Agricultural Goods
- manufacture and distribution of products
Math and Science
- arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
Skills
Basic Skills
- keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements
- thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Abilities
Hand and Finger Use
- hold or move items with your hands
- keep your arm or hand steady
Controlled Movement
- quickly change the controls of a machine, car, truck or boat
- use your arms and/or legs together while sitting, standing, or lying down
Verbal
- communicate by speaking
- listen and understand what people say
Ideas and Logic
- notice when problems happen
Personality
People interested in this work like activities that include
practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Attention to Detail
- Dependability
- Independence
- Initiative
- Persistence
- Cooperation
Technology
You might use software like this on the job:
Spreadsheet software
Electronic mail software
- Email software
Word processing software
Education
![Education: (rated 2 of 5)](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20120925011925im_/http://www.mynextmove.org/vets/image/hi_ed2.png)
high school diploma or
some college
usually needed
some college
usually needed
Take advantage of the Veterans Retraining Assistance Program to prepare for this career.
These apprenticeships may have sponsors in your area:
- Four-Slide-Machine Setter
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- Gear-Cutting-Machine Set-Up Operator (Machine Shop)
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- Gunsmith
- Machine Operator I
- Machine Set-Up Operator
- Machine Setter (Any Industry)
- Machine Setter (Clock and Watch)
- Machine Setter (Machine Shop)
- Machine Try-Out Setter
- Ornamental-Metal Worker
- Spring Maker
- Spring-Manufacturing Set-Up Technician
- Tool-Machine Set-Up Operator
Job Outlook
![Below Average Outlook](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20120925011925im_/http://www.mynextmove.org/vets/image/outlook2.png)
New job opportunities are less likely in the future.
![Salary](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20120925011925im_/http://www.mynextmove.org/vets/image/hi_sal.png)
$33,220
per year, on average
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