// Unit group · 7223

Metal Working Machine Tool Setters and Operators

Metal working machine tool setters and operators set and/or operate various machine tools, working to fine tolerances.

7 Craft and Related Trades Workers / 72 Metal, Machinery and Related Trades Workers / 722 Blacksmiths, Toolmakers and Related Trades Workers / All level 4

// Working conditions

Air and dustMachineryNoise

// Hand tools

  1. 1General Hand Tool Operation
  2. 2Hammers
  3. 3Pliers and Wire Cutters
  4. 4Snips
  5. 5Struck Tools
  6. 6Vises
  7. 7Wrenches

setting one or more types of machine tool for production of metal articles in standardized series

operating and monitoring metal working machines, such as lathes, milling, planing, boring, drilling, grinding or honing machines, including multipurpose numerically controlled metal working machines

performing similar tasks when machining plastics and other metal substitutes

observing machine operations to detect work piece defects or machine malfunctions, and adjusting machines as necessary

inspecting work pieces for defects, and measuring work pieces to determine accuracy of machine operation, using rules, templates or other measuring instruments

changing worn machine accessories, such as cutting tools and brushes, using hand tools.

Included occupations

Examples of the occupations classified here:
- Boring machine operator
- Casting machine operator
- Machine tool operator
- Machine tool setter
- Machine tool setter-operator
- Metal turner
- Rivet production machine operator
- Tool production machine operator

Indexed job titles 83