Production & ManufacturingO*NET: 51-4034.00
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
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.
AI Risk Score
88/100
High risk: many core tasks are exposed to automation.
Automation factors
- Study blueprints, layouts or charts, and job orders for information on specifications and tooling instructions, and to determine material requirements and operational sequences.
- Inspect sample workpieces to verify conformance with specifications, using instruments such as gauges, micrometers, and dial indicators.
- Compute unspecified dimensions and machine settings, using knowledge of metal properties and shop mathematics.
- Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
- Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Top skills
Operations Monitoring3.50/5
Operation and Control3.38/5
Reading Comprehension3.00/5
Active Listening3.00/5
Monitoring3.00/5
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