Description
Lathe and turning machine operators set up, program and tend lathe and turning machines designed to cut excess metal from a metal workpiece using a hardened cutting tool moved by computer-controlled motors. They read lathe and turning machine blueprints and tooling instructions, perform regular machine maintenance, and make adjustments to the lathe controls, such as the depth of cuts and the rotation speed.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
quality standardsCADD softwaretrigonometrymanufacturing processesCAD softwareCAM softwaregeometryquality and cycle time optimisationstatistical process controlCAE softwaremanufacturing of steel drums and similar containersnon-ferrous metal processingtypes of metal manufacturing processesmanufacturing of metal structuresmanufacturing of metal containerstypes of metalelectrical engineeringmanufacturing of door furniture from metalmanufacturing of cutlerymanufacturing of heating equipmentmanufacturing of doors from metalmanufacturing of metal household articlesmanufacturing of weapons and ammunitionmanufacturing of light metal packagingcutting technologiesmechanicsmanufacturing of steam generatorsferrous metal processingmanufacturing of toolsmanufacturing of metal assembly products
Practical Skills
perform test runset up the controller of a machineconsult technical resourcesuse CAM softwaremonitor automated machinesensure equipment availabilityread standard blueprintstroubleshootuse automatic programminguse CAD softwareoperate precision measuring equipmentperform machine maintenanceremove inadequate workpiecesremove processed workpiecesupply machineinterpret geometric dimensions and tolerancesdispose of cutting waste materialapply control process statistical methodsprogram a CNC controllertend computer numerical control lathe machinemonitor stock levelmaintain mechanical equipmentmark processed workpiecerecord production data for quality controlwork ergonomicallyprocure mechanical machineryadvise on machinery malfunctionsliaise with managersinspect quality of productssupply machine with appropriate toolskeep records of work progress