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Job Description
Develop programs to control machining or processing of metal or plastic parts by automatic machine tools, equipment, or systems.
Job Details
- The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 51-4012.00
- The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 53,560.00
- The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 25.00
- Currently, there are 25,180 people on this job
Also Known As…
- Programmer
- Process Engineer
- Machining Manager
- Machine Shop Lead Man
- Computer Numerical Control Programmer (CNC Programmer)
- Computer Numerical Control Operator (CNC Operator)
- Computer Numerical Control Machinist (CNC Machinist)
- Computer Numerical Control Machining Center Operator (CNC Machining Center Operator)
- Computer Numerical Control Machine Operator (CNC Machine Operator)
- CAD CAM Programmer (Computer-Aided Design Computer-Aided Manufacturing Programmer)
- Sheet Metal Computer Numerically Controlled Programmer
- Sheet Metal Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Programmer
- Process Control Programmer
- Plastic Numerical Tool and Process Control Programmer
- Numerical Tool Programmer
- Numerical Control Tool Programmer (NC Tool Programmer)
- Numerical Control Programmer (NC Programmer)
- Numerical Control Nesting Operator (NC Nesting Operator)
- Metal Numerical Tool Programmer
- Metal Numerical Control Programmer
- Machine Operator
- Computer Numerical Control Process Control Programmer (CNC Process Control Programmer)
Tasks for “Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Programmers, Metal and Plastic”
- Revise programs or tapes to eliminate errors, and retest programs to check that problems have been solved.
- Analyze job orders, drawings, blueprints, specifications, printed circuit board pattern films, and design data to calculate dimensions, tool selection, machine speeds, and feed rates.
- Draw machine tool paths on pattern film, using colored markers and following guidelines for tool speed and efficiency.
- Determine reference points, machine cutting paths, or hole locations, and compute angular and linear dimensions, radii, and curvatures.
- Enter computer commands to store or retrieve parts patterns, graphic displays, or programs that transfer data to other media.
- Align and secure pattern film on reference tables of optical programmers, and observe enlarger scope views of printed circuit boards.
- Modify existing programs to enhance efficiency.
- Write programs in the language of a machine's controller and store programs on media such as punch tapes, magnetic tapes, or disks.
- Prepare geometric layouts from graphic displays, using computer-assisted drafting software or drafting instruments and graph paper.
- Enter coordinates of hole locations into program memories by depressing pedals or buttons of programmers.
- Sort shop orders into groups to maximize materials utilization and minimize machine setup time.
- Write instruction sheets and cutter lists for a machine's controller to guide setup and encode numerical control tapes.
- Perform preventative maintenance or minor repairs on machines.
- Compare encoded tapes or computer printouts with original part specifications and blueprints to verify accuracy of instructions.
- Determine the sequence of machine operations, and select the proper cutting tools needed to machine workpieces into the desired shapes.
- Observe machines on trial runs or conduct computer simulations to ensure that programs and machinery will function properly and produce items that meet specifications.
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