Summary: Sets up and operates multi-axis computer numerically controlled (CNC) machines to perform any combination of machining operations
such as cutting, drilling, milling, reaming, under rigid inspection requirements requiring close tolerances.
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and boring of metallic and nonmetallic materials and parts with a high degree of quality
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Responsibilities:
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1. Mounts, secures, and indicates fixtures and workpiece on machine; Selects and installs cutting tools in machine.
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2. Calls up specified program, loads control media such as disk in machine, or enters actual programming code commands as required.
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3. Calculates and sets machine controls to position spindle in relationship to workpiece and to regulate factors such as cutting depth and speed;
May perform preliminary dry run.
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4. Monitors displays, coolant flow, and machine operation; Establishes offsets.
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5. Verifies conformance of machined workpiece to specifications using height gages, surface plates, dial gage, micrometer, calipers, and gage pin;
Verifies gages are in working order; Records process data on router accurately.
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6. May operate manual mill to ream and countersink holes.
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