What this code covers
Metal working machine tool setters and operators set and/or operate, various machine tools working to fine tolerances. Their tasks include: a) setting one or more types of machine tool for production of metal articles in standardized series; b) operating and monitoring metalworking machines, such as lathes, milling, planing, boring, drilling, grinding or honing machines, including multi-purpose numerically controlled metalworking machines; c) performing similar tasks when machining plastics and other metal substitutes; d) observing machine operations to detect work piece defects or machine malfunctions, adjusting machines as necessary; e) inspecting work pieces for defects, and measuring work pieces to determine accuracy of machine operation, using rules, templates, or other measuring instruments; f) changing worn machine accessories, such as cutting tools and brushes, using hand tools. Examples of the occupations classified here: Boring machine-setter operator, Honing-machine setter-operator, Lathe setter-operator*, Machine tool setter-operator, Metalworking-machine setter-operator (general), Milling machine setter-operator*, Numerical control machine setter-operator, Planning-machine setter-operator, Precision- grinding-machine setter-operator, Setter-operator (drilling machine/metalworking) Some related occupations classified elsewhere are: Machine-operator (drilling/metal) - 8211, Machine-operator (grinding/metal) -8211, Machine-operator (machine tool) -8211, Tool production machine operator - 7223