metalworking lathe operator
Metalworking lathe operators set up and tend a metalworking lathe manually, which is responsible for cutting metal to its desired size and shape by usage of a gear train or a swapping gear that propels the main lead-screw at a variable speed ratio, thus rotating the metal workpiece on its axis, facilitating the cutting process. They check the lathe equipment for wear and handle the metal workpieces as they have been cut by the lathe.
Also called: lathe scalper operator, tool lathe setter, metal working lathe operator, spinning lathe operator, brake drum operator, tool lathe, metal spinning operator
- 19
- essential skills
- 26
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
- 7223
- ISCO-08 group
Where you can go from here
8 rolesOccupations sharing the most essential skills with this one. The number is a count, not an opinion.
- deburring machine operator11 skills in common
- engraving machine operator11 skills in common
- laser cutting machine operatorWhat changes?11 skills in common
- metal planer operatorWhat changes?11 skills in common
- screw machine operatorWhat changes?11 skills in common
- grinding machine operator10 skills in common
- metal rolling mill operator10 skills in common
- metal sawing machine operator10 skills in common
Essential skills
19- dispose of cutting waste material
- ensure equipment availability
- lathe machine parts
- monitor automated machines
- monitor gauge
- monitor moving workpiece in a machine
- operate precision measuring equipment
- perform product testing
- perform test run
- position cross slide of a lathe
- quality and cycle time optimisation
- remove inadequate workpieces
- remove processed workpiece
- set up lathe compound
- supply machine
- supply machine with appropriate tools
- tend lathe
- types of lathe tools
- types of metal
Optional skills
26- advise on machinery malfunctions
- apply cross-reference tools for product identification
- apply precision metalworking techniques
- consult technical resources
- cutting technologies
- ferrous metal processing
- inspect quality of products
- keep records of work progress
- manufacturing of heating equipment
- manufacturing of metal containers
- manufacturing of metal structures
- manufacturing of steam generators
- manufacturing of steel drums and similar containers
- manufacturing of weapons and ammunition
- mark processed workpiece
- mechanics
- operate lifting equipment
- perform machine maintenance
- record production data for quality control
- replace machines
- set up the controller of a machine
- smooth burred surfaces
- types of drill bits
- types of metal manufacturing processes
- wear appropriate protective gear
- work ergonomically
No account needed to start
How close are you to being a metalworking lathe operator?
MyNodes reads your CV once, maps it to this same taxonomy, and shows you which roles you are already closest to and the few skills that would open the most doors. The file is deleted as soon as it has been read.