Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators

What Does a Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators Do?

Operate computer-controlled tools, machines, or robots to machine or process parts, tools, or other work pieces made of metal, plastic, wood, stone, or other materials. May also set up and maintain equipment.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• 1Measure dimensions of finished workpieces to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments, templates, and fixtures.
• 2Set up and operate computer-controlled machines or robots to perform one or more machine functions on metal or plastic workpieces.
• 3Mount, install, align, and secure tools, attachments, fixtures, and workpieces on machines, using hand tools and precision measuring instruments.
• 4Review program specifications or blueprints to determine and set machine operations and sequencing, finished workpiece dimensions, or numerical control sequences.
• 5Stop machines to remove finished workpieces or to change tooling, setup, or workpiece placement, according to required machining sequences.
• 6Listen to machines during operation to detect sounds such as those made by dull cutting tools or excessive vibration, and adjust machines to compensate for problems.
• 7Implement changes to machine programs, and enter new specifications, using computers.
• 8Calculate machine speed and feed ratios and the size and position of cuts.

Required Skills

• Critical Thinking
• Monitoring
• 1CadCam Unigraphics
• Autodesk AutoCAD
• BobCAD-CAM
• Cadem CAPSMill
• Cadem CAPSTurn
• Cadem NCnet
• Cadem seeNC Mill
• CGTech Vericut CNC
• CNC Consulting Machinists' Calculator
• CNC Mastercam

Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators Salary