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Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Programmers, Metal and Plastic

SOC 51-4012.00

Develop programs to control machining or processing of metal or plastic parts by automatic machine tools, equipment, or systems.

Zone 3 Production

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Programming

4.1

Monitoring

3.5

Operation Monitoring

3.4

Reading Comprehension

3.2

Writing

3.2

Mathematics

3.2

Critical Thinking

3.2

Active Learning

3.2

Knowledge Areas 8

Computers and Electronics

4.1

Mechanical

4.1

Mathematics

3.9

Production and Processing

3.8

Engineering and Technology

3.8

Design

3.7

English Language

3.2

Administration and Management

3.1

Key Tasks

1Write programs in the language of a machine's controller and store programs on media such as punch tapes, magnetic tapes, or disks.

2Determine the sequence of machine operations, and select the proper cutting tools needed to machine workpieces into the desired shapes.

3Revise programs or tapes to eliminate errors, and retest programs to check that problems have been solved.

4Analyze job orders, drawings, blueprints, specifications, printed circuit board pattern films, and design data to calculate dimensions, tool selection, machine speeds, and feed rates.

5Write instruction sheets and cutter lists for a machine's controller to guide setup and encode numerical control tapes.

Also Known As

Applications Engineer CAD CAM Programmer (Computer-Aided Design Computer-Aided Manufacturing Programmer) Computer Numerical Control Machine Operator (CNC Machine Operator) Computer Numerical Control Machining Center Operator (CNC Machining Center Operator) Computer Numerical Control Machinist (CNC Machinist) Computer Numerical Control Operator (CNC Operator) Computer Numerical Control Process Control Programmer (CNC Process Control Programmer) Computer Numerical Control Programmer (CNC Programmer) Machine Operator Machine Shop Lead Man