Cutting Machine Careers: Setters, Operators, Tenders

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• 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.
• Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
• 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.
• Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
• Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
• Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
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.
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.
Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
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.
Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
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.
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
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• Weigh finished products.
• Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications.
• Operate cutting equipment.
• Sort materials or products for processing, storing, shipping, or grading.
• Stack finished items for further processing or shipment.
• Study blueprints or other instructions to determine equipment setup requirements.
Set equipment controls to meet cutting specifications.
Enter commands, instructions, or specifications into equipment.
Set equipment controls to meet cutting specifications.
Remove products or workpieces from production equipment.
Operate cutting equipment.
Operate cutting equipment.
Record operational or production data.
Watch operating equipment to detect malfunctions.
Conduct test runs of production equipment.
Operate cutting equipment.
Stack finished items for further processing or shipment.
Remove products or workpieces from production equipment.
Select production equipment according to product specifications.
Mount attachments or tools onto production equipment.
Move products, materials, or equipment between work areas.
Clean production equipment.
Lubricate production equipment.
Operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment.
Feed materials or products into or through equipment.
Position raw materials on processing or production equipment.
Adjust equipment controls to regulate flow of water, cleaning solutions, or other liquids.
Mount attachments or tools onto production equipment.
Replace worn equipment components.
Mark products, workpieces, or equipment with identifying information.
Draw guide lines or markings on materials or workpieces using patterns or other references.
Operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment.
Set equipment controls to meet cutting specifications.
Set equipment guides, stops, spacers, or other fixtures.
Direct operational or production activities.
Operate cutting equipment.
Cut industrial materials in preparation for fabrication or processing.
Operate grinding equipment.
Sharpen cutting or grinding tools.
Clean materials to prepare them for production.
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