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

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Summary Description


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

Sample Job Titles

1.	Adjuster

2.	Angle Shear Operator

3.	Angle Shear Set Up Operator

4.	Arbor Press Operator

5.	Automatic Punch-Press Operator

6.	Automatic Screwmaker

7.	Automobile Bumper Straightener

8.	Bander Operator

9.	Banding Machine Operator

10.	Bench Shear Operator

11.	Bender Machine Operator

12.	Bending Machine Set Up Operator

13.	Bending Roll Hand

14.	Bending Roll Operator

15.	Beveler

16.	Billet Cutter

17.	Billet Shearer

18.	Blanker

19.	Bliss Press Operator

20.	Body Press Operator

21.	Bolt Cutter

22.	Brake Machine Operator

23.	Brake Press Operator

24.	Brass Cutter

25.	Brass-Wind Instruments Tube Bender

26.	Bullet Assembly Press Operator

27.	Calender Roll Press Operator

28.	Can Cutter

29.	Center Punch Operator

30.	Clearance Cutter

31.	Clincher

32.	Clinching Machine Operator

33.	Coil Cutter

34.	Coil Shaper

35.	Cold Saw Operator

36.	Corner Former

37.	Crimping Machine Operator

38.	Crimping Machine Operator for Metal

39.	Crimping Press Operator

40.	Cut Off Saw Set Up Operator

41.	Cut-Off Machine Operator

42.	Cutter

43.	Cutting and Creasing Press Operator

44.	Debridging Machine Operator

45.	Diamond Saw Operator

46.	Dicer Operator

47.	Die Cutter

48.	Die Setter

49.	Digital Press Operator

50.	Dimpling Machine Operator

51.	Dinkey Press Operator

52.	Draw Press Operator

53.	Drawing Press Operator

54.	Duplicator Punch Operator

55.	Duplicator Punch Set Up Operator

56.	Equipment Technician

57.	Fabrication Machine Operator

58.	Fabrication Operator

59.	Fabricator

60.	Filament Cutter

61.	Finish Saw Operator

62.	Flying Shear Operator

63.	Folder Machine Operator

64.	Folding Machine Operator

65.	Foot Press Operator

66.	Forming Press Operator

67.	Four Slide Machine Setter

68.	Four Slide Operator

69.	Friction Saw Operator

70.	Gasket Former

71.	Gasket Maker

72.	Hack Saw Operator

73.	Hammer Mill Operator

74.	Hammer Operator

75.	Heavy Duty Press Operator

76.	Hoop Puncher

77.	Hot Dimpling Machine Operator

78.	Hot Punch Press Operator

79.	Hot Saw Operator

80.	Hot Stamp Operator

81.	Hydropress Operator

82.	Iron Bender

83.	Ironworker-Machine Operator

84.	Jigsawyer

85.	Joggle Press Operator

86.	Key Cutter

87.	Kick Press Operator

88.	Kick Press Setter

89.	Knuckle Bender

90.	Last Sawyer

91.	Link Cutter

92.	Machine Operator

93.	Machine Operator Slitter Technician

94.	Machine Setter

95.	Machining Associate

96.	Manufacturing Assistant

97.	Manufacturing Associate

98.	Manufacturing Operator

99.	Metal and Plastic Sawing Machine Tool Setter

100.	Metal and Plastic Shear and Slitter Machine Setter

101.	Metal Bending Machine Operator

102.	Metal Bonding Press Operator

103.	Metal Cut-Off Saw Operator

104.	Metal Cut-Off Saw Tender

105.	Metal Cutter

106.	Metal Punch Press Operator

107.	Metal Shaping Machine Operator

108.	Metal Slitter

109.	Metal Stamper

110.	Metal Stamping Machine Operator

111.	Metal Trimmer

112.	Metal Tube Cutter

113.	Metallic Yarn Slitting Machine Operator

114.	Mottle Lay Up Operator

115.	Nibbler Operator

116.	Notcher

117.	Notching Machine Operator

118.	Nut Blanker Operator

119.	Operator

120.	Perforator Operator

121.	Pierce and Shave Press Operator

122.	Pipe Bender

123.	Pipe Stem Sawyer

124.	Planisher

125.	Planishing Press Operator

126.	Plastic Cutter

127.	Plastic Press Operator

128.	Plate Slitter and Inspector

129.	Pneumatic Press Hand

130.	Power Brake Operator

131.	Power Press Tender

132.	Press Brake Machine Setter/Set-Up Operator

133.	Press Brake Operator

134.	Press Machine Operator

135.	Press Operator

136.	Press Setter

137.	Press Setup Operator

138.	Printed Circuit Board Panels Trimmer

139.	Printed Circuit Boards Die Set-Up Operator

140.	Profile Saw Operator

141.	Profile Saw Setup Operator

142.	Profile Trimmer

143.	Punch Machine Hand

144.	Punch Machine Operator

145.	Punch Press Operator

146.	Punch Press Setter

147.	Punch-Press Operator

148.	Rivet Hole Puncher

149.	Rotary Shear Operator

150.	Saw Operator

151.	Sawyer

152.	Scrap Cutter

153.	Scraper

154.	Screw Cutter

155.	Set-Up Operator

156.	Setup Technician

157.	Shear Operator

158.	Shear Setter

159.	Shearman

160.	Sheet Metal Fabricator

161.	Sheeter Operator

162.	Sinter Press Operator

163.	Sintering Press Operator

164.	Sizing Machine Operator

165.	Slasher

166.	Slat Twister

167.	Slitter Operator

168.	Slitter Service and Setter

169.	Slitting Machine Operator

170.	Snap Shearer

171.	Spring Coiling Machine Setter

172.	Spring Tester

173.	Square Cutter

174.	Stamp Press Operator

175.	Stamping Press Operator

176.	Steel Cutter

177.	Straight Line Press Setter

178.	Straightener

179.	Straightening Machine Operator

180.	Straightening Press Operator

181.	Stretcher Operator

182.	Strip Metal Punch and Straightener Operator

183.	Swage Tender

184.	Swaging Machine Adjuster

185.	Sweep Press Operator

186.	Table Saw Operator

187.	Tablet Machine Operator

188.	Tape Control Turret Punch-Press Operator

189.	Terminal Press Operator

190.	Thermal Cutting Machine Operator

191.	Tin Cutter

192.	Toggle Press Operator

193.	Trim Machine Adjuster

194.	Trimmer Machine Operator

195.	Trimming Machine Operator

196.	Tube Cutter

197.	Tubing Machine Tender

198.	Turret Punch-Press Operator

199.	Twisting Machine Operator

200.	Under Cutter

201.	Under Cutting Machine Operator

202.	Vertical Contour Band-Saw Operator

203.	Vertical Punch Operator

204.	Wheel Press Operator

205.	Wheel Presser

206.	Wire Coiner

207.	Wire Cutter

208.	Wire Machine Cutter

209.	Wire Sawyer

210.	Wire Straightener

211.	Wire Turning Machine Operator

212.	Zipper Cutter

213.	Zipper Trimmer

Job Tasks

	Measure completed workpieces to verify conformance to specifications, using micrometers, gauges, calipers, templates, or rulers. Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications.

	Examine completed workpieces for defects, such as chipped edges or marred surfaces and sort defective pieces according to types of flaws. Inspect metal, plastic, or composite products. Sort materials or products for processing, storing, shipping, or grading.

	Set stops on machine beds, change dies, and adjust components, such as rams or power presses, when making multiple or successive passes. Set equipment guides, stops, spacers, or other fixtures.

	Start machines, monitor their operations, and record operational data. Monitor equipment operation to ensure that products are not flawed. Operate cutting equipment. Record operational or production data.

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

	Test and adjust machine speeds or actions, according to product specifications, using gauges and hand tools. Inspect production equipment. Operate cutting equipment.

	Install, align, and lock specified punches, dies, cutting blades, or other fixtures in rams or beds of machines, using gauges, templates, feelers, shims, and hand tools. Mount attachments or tools onto production equipment.

	Read work orders or production schedules to determine specifications, such as materials to be used, locations of cutting lines, or dimensions and tolerances. Read work orders or other instructions to determine product specifications or materials requirements. Review blueprints or other instructions to determine operational methods or sequences.

	Position guides, stops, holding blocks, or other fixtures to secure and direct workpieces, using hand tools and measuring devices. Set equipment guides, stops, spacers, or other fixtures.

	Position, align, and secure workpieces against fixtures or stops on machine beds or on dies. Mount materials or workpieces onto production equipment. Align parts or workpieces to ensure proper assembly.

	Load workpieces, plastic material, or chemical solutions into machines. Load materials into production equipment.

	Adjust ram strokes of presses to specified lengths, using hand tools. Operate metal or plastic forming equipment.

	Clean and lubricate machines. Clean production equipment. Lubricate production equipment.

	Mark identifying data on workpieces. Mark products, workpieces, or equipment with identifying information.

	Turn controls to set cutting speeds, feed rates, or table angles for specified operations. Set equipment controls to meet cutting specifications.

	Scribe reference lines on workpieces as guides for cutting operations, according to blueprints, templates, sample parts, or specifications. Draw guide lines or markings on materials or workpieces using patterns or other references.

	Clean work area. Clean work areas.

	Place workpieces on cutting tables, manually or using hoists, cranes, or sledges. Mount materials or workpieces onto production equipment.

	Plan sequences of operations, applying knowledge of physical properties of workpiece materials. Plan production or operational procedures or sequences.

	Turn valves to start flow of coolant against cutting areas or to start airflow that blows cuttings away from kerfs. Adjust equipment controls to regulate coolant flow.

	Thread ends of metal coils from reels through slitters and secure ends on recoilers. Feed materials or products into or through equipment.

	Operate forklifts to deliver materials. Operate forklifts or other loaders.

	Grind out burrs or sharp edges, using portable grinders, speed lathes, or polishing jacks. Smooth metal surfaces or edges. Operate grinding equipment.

	Remove housings, feed tubes, tool holders, or other accessories to replace worn or broken parts, such as springs or bushings. Disassemble equipment for maintenance or repair. Remove accessories, tools, or other parts from equipment.

	Lubricate workpieces with oil. Apply lubricants or coolants to workpieces.

	Replace defective blades or wheels, using hand tools. Replace worn equipment components.

	Set blade tensions, heights, and angles to perform prescribed cuts, using wrenches. Set equipment controls to meet cutting specifications.

	Select, clean, and install spacers, rubber sleeves, or cutters on arbors. Select production equipment according to product specifications. Clean production equipment. Mount attachments or tools onto production equipment.

	Hand-form, cut, or finish workpieces, using tools such as table saws, hand sledges, or anvils. Cut industrial materials in preparation for fabrication or processing.

	Preheat workpieces, using heating furnaces or hand torches. Heat material or workpieces to prepare for or complete production.

	Sharpen dulled blades, using bench grinders, abrasive wheels, or lathes. Operate grinding equipment. Sharpen cutting or grinding tools.

	Hone cutters with oilstones to remove nicks. Sharpen cutting or grinding tools.

Work Activities

Importance	Work Activity

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).

Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.

Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.

Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.

Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.

Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.

Nature of the Work


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Metal and Plastic Machine Workers
	Metal and plastic machine workers set up and operate machines that cut, shape, and form metal and plastic materials or pieces.

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Working Conditions


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Metal and Plastic Machine Workers
	Metal and plastic machine workers are employed mainly in factories. Workers must adhere to safety standards to protect themselves from workplace hazards. Most work full time, and some work evenings and weekends.

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