5221- METAL MACHINING SETTERS AND SETTER-OPERATORS

Job Title: 

METAL MACHINING SETTERS AND SETTER-OPERATORS

Alternate Titles: 

CNC machinist,CNC programmer,Centre lathe turner,Miller (metal trades),Tool setter,Turner

Job Description: 

Job holders in this unit group operate machines to drill, bore, grind, cut, mill or otherwise shape metal workpieces.

Education: 

There are no formal academic requirements although some employers may require GCSEs/S grades. Engineering apprenticeships, BTEC and City and Guilds qualifications are available together with on-the-job training. NVQs/ SVQs at Level 2 are available.
Refer The S/NVQ framework for more details

NS-SEC: 

The simplified NS-SEC analytic class for this code is 6
The simplified NS-SEC operational category for this code is 12.3
Refer The National Statistics Socio-economic Classification for more details

Tasks: 


  • examines drawings and specifications to determine appropriate method, sequence of operations and machine setting;
  • selects and fixes work-holding devices and appropriate cutting, shaping, grinding and/or forming tools;
  • sets machine controls for rotation speeds, depth of cut and stroke, and adjusts machine table, stops and guides;
  • operates automatic or manual controls to feed tool to workpiece or vice versa and checks accuracy of machining;
  • repositions workpiece, changes tools and resets machine as necessary during production run;
  • instructs operators on the safe and correct method of operation of the machine.
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Source Of Info: 

Office of National Statistics UK