Metal and Plastic Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders set up, operate, or tend machines to saw, cut, shear, slit, punch, crimp, notch, bend, or straighten metal or plastic material.
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- Metal and Plastic Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
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What do they typically do
- Start machines, monitor their operations, and record operational data
- Use micrometers, gauges, calipers, templates, or rulers to measure completed workpieces to check that they conform to specifications
- Position, align, and secure workpieces against fixtures or stops on machine beds or on dies
- Load workpieces, plastic material, or chemical solutions into machines
- Use gauges, templates, feelers, shims, and hand tools to Install, align, and lock specified fixtures in rams or beds of machines
- Read work orders or production schedules to determine specifications such as materials to use, locations of cutting lines, or dimensions and tolerances
- Use gauges and hand tools to test and adjust machine speeds or actions according to product specifications
- Examine completed workpieces for defects such as chipped edges or marred surfaces, and sort defective pieces by types of flaws
Number of Jobs
Average Annual
Job Growth -0.2%
Job Openings 396
Education & Training
- Education These occupations usually require a high school diploma.Associated Programs or MajorsLicense
Private Training Programs
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