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NC/CNC Milling/Drilling Machine Operator
Industry: Manufacturing
Area: Operations
Sets up and operates single or multiple spindle computer numerical control or numerical control drilling/milling machines to perform such operations as drilling, reaming, boring, tapping, grooving, slotting, etc. Positions and secures tooling and holding devices, loads program tape and/or cards and makes specified control settings. Lays out and positions work, checks machine operation and then activates machine, observing progress of operation to determine malfunction. Changes set-ups and tools as specified in program instructions. Replaces dull or broken cutters, as required. Works from blueprints sketches, numerical control data, operation sheets, etc., and uses precision measuring instruments to check dimensional accuracy of work.
Work Settings
Manufacturing floor setting. The average workweek is 40 hours. Shift work and overtime is common. Many manufacturers operate 24 hours/day.
Education
Requires technical training and 1-2 years job related experience
Job Outlook
See US Department of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook (http://www.bls.gov/oco/home.htm) for latest information
Salary
Average hourly earnings in CNY in 2005 were $15.33/hour.