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U.S. Dept. of Labor code 51-9162.00Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

Program Cnc Machines To Produce Precise Workpieces

Program CNC machines to produce precise workpieces.

What this job is about

Program CNC machines to produce precise workpieces.

What this work involves, step by step

AI can help most with the planning, drafting, and paperwork below — not the hands-on parts.

  1. 1

    Analyze job specifications

    Review job orders, blueprints, and specifications to determine machining requirements.

  2. 2

    Select cutting tools

    Choose appropriate cutting tools based on the desired shapes and materials of workpieces.

  3. 3

    Write CNC programs

    Develop and encode programs in the machine's controller language to guide operations.

  4. 4

    Test and revise programs

    Conduct trial runs or simulations to verify program accuracy and make necessary adjustments.

  5. 5

    Perform maintenance and order tools

    Carry out preventative maintenance on machines and order necessary tooling for upcoming jobs.

Tools used in this work
Autodesk AutoCADDassault Systemes SolidWorksExtensible markup language XMLMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WordSAP software

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