Will “Computer Numerical Control Operator (CNC Operator)” be Replaced By Robots? 🤔
93% Chance of Automation
“Computer Numerical Control Operator (CNC Operator)” will almost certainly be replaced by robots.
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Job Description
Set up and operate machines, such as lathes, milling and engraving machines, and jig borers to make working models of metal or plastic objects. Includes template makers.
Job Details
- The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 51-4061.00
- The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 50,360.00
- The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 24.00
- Currently, there are 6,250 people on this job
☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Model Makers, Metal and Plastic”.
Also Known As…
- Model Makers, Metal and Plastic
- Prototype Special Build
- Pattern Finisher
- Molding Technician
- Model Maker
- Model Builder
- Metal Model Maker
- Fabricator
- Computer Numerical Control Machinist (CNC Machinist)
- Catalytic Converter Special Build Prototype
- Tool Builder
- Template Maker
- Scale Model Maker
- Prototyper
- Prototype Model Maker
- Prototype Fabricator
- Product Builder
- Process Mold Technician
- Plastic Jig and Fixture Builder
- Mold Tooling Technician
- Model Maker Apprentice
- Mock Up Maker
- Mock Up Builder
- Metal Model Builder
- Metal Mockup Maker
- Mandrel Maker
- Machine Tool Builder
- Linesman
- Liner Worker
- Liner Man
- Jig and Fixture Builder
- Injection Mold Tooling Technician
- Injection Mold Technician
- Form Builder
- Fluorescent Lighting Model Maker
- Firearms Model Maker
- Experimental Mechanic
- Engineering Model Maker
- Display Maker
- Dioramist
- Computer Numerical Control Operator (CNC Operator)
- Clay Modeler
- Appliances Sample Maker
Tasks for “Computer Numerical Control Operator (CNC Operator)”
- Set up and operate machines such as lathes, drill presses, punch presses, or bandsaws to fabricate prototypes or models.
- Inspect and test products to verify conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments or circuit testers.
- Drill, countersink, and ream holes in parts and assemblies for bolts, screws, and other fasteners, using power tools.
- Lay out and mark reference points and dimensions on materials, using measuring instruments and drawing or scribing tools.
- Align, fit, and join parts, using bolts and screws or by welding or gluing.
- Use computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacture (CAM) software or hardware to fabricate model parts.
- Devise and construct tools, dies, molds, jigs, and fixtures, or modify existing tools and equipment.
- Rework or alter component model or parts as required to ensure that products meet standards.
- Grind, file, and sand parts to finished dimensions.
- Record specifications, production operations, and final dimensions of models for use in establishing operating standards and procedures.
- Wire and solder electrical and electronic connections and components.
- Consult and confer with engineering personnel to discuss developmental problems and to recommend product modifications.
- Study blueprints, drawings, and sketches to determine material dimensions, required equipment, and operations sequences.
- Program computer numerical control (CNC) machines to fabricate model parts.
- Assemble mechanical, electrical, and electronic components into models or prototypes, using hand tools, power tools, and fabricating machines.
- Cut, shape, and form metal parts, using lathes, power saws, snips, power brakes and shears, files, and mallets.
Related Technology & Tools
- Digital electrical frequency meters
- Audio-oscillators
- Jewelers lathes
- Hand snips
- Selective layered sintering SLS printers
- Signal generators
- Stereolithography SLA printers
- Tungsten inert gas TIG welding equipment
- Jig bores
- Three-dimensional prototyping printers
- Manual lathes
- Flat smooth cut files
- Digital integrated circuit testers
- Computer numerical control CNC vertical machine centers
- Power saws
- Scribing tools
- Electrical discharge machines EDM
- Soldering irons
- Fused deposition modeling FDM printers
- Chain hoists
- Computer numerical control CNC routers
- Wheatstone bridges
- Manual mills
- Capacitance checkers
- Electronic micrometers
- Power grinding machines
- Microsoldering equipment
- Bandsaws
- Power brakes
- Portable workshop cranes
- Engraving machines
- Digital calipers
- Gas powered brazing equipment
- Metal shears
- Hydraulic punch presses
- Digital hardness testers
- Shadowgraph optical comparators
- Visual autocollimators
- Digital oscilloscopes
- Mallets
- Benchtop drill presses
- Volt-ohm meters VOM
- Grease dispensing guns
- Microsoft Word
- Creo Parametric
- CNC Software Mastercam
- Microsoft Excel