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51-4031.00Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

Set up, operate, or tend machines to saw, cut, shear, slit, punch, crimp, notch, bend, or straighten metal or plastic material.

Primary Directive

Ensure precision in cutting, punching, and pressing metal and plastic materials.

Execution Steps
  1. 1

    Read production specifications

    Review work orders or production schedules to determine materials and dimensions.

  2. 2

    Set up machines

    Install and align necessary tools and fixtures on machines using gauges and hand tools.

  3. 3

    Operate machines

    Start machines and monitor their operations while recording relevant operational data.

  4. 4

    Inspect workpieces

    Examine completed workpieces for defects and sort them based on types of flaws.

  5. 5

    Clean and maintain equipment

    Regularly clean machines and lubricate workpieces to ensure optimal performance.

Toolbox Requirements
Autodesk AutoCADMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft WordSAP software

Free — no credit card required. 200 messages included.

Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic — SAL