Job Description

Specific responsibilities include:


  • Determine the sequence of machine operations and select the proper cutting tools needed to machine workpieces into the desired shapes.

  • Revise programs to eliminate errors, and retest programs to check that problems have been solved.

  • Analyze job orders, drawings, blueprints, specifications, and design data in order to calculate dimensions, tool selection, machine speeds, and feed rates.

  • Determine reference points, machine cutting paths, or hole locations, and compute angular and linear dimensions, radii, and curvatures.

  • Observe machines on trial runs or conduct computer simulations to ensure that programs and machinery will function properly and produce items that meet specifications.

  • Compare computer printouts with original part specifications and blueprints to verify accuracy of instructions.

  • Enter coordinates of hole locations into program memories.

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