Machine-Tool Setter-Operators

Workers in this unit group set, or set and operate, metal-cutting machines working to fine tolerances. Their functions include: setting up one or more types of machine tools for operators to produce metal articles in standardised series; setting and operating a variety of machine tools; setting and operating a particular type of metalworking machine such as a lathe, milling, planing, boring, drilling, grinding or honing machine, including multi-purpose numerically controlled metalworking machines; performing similar tasks in machining of plastics and other metal substitutes.

Machine-Tool Setter-Operators

Workers in this unit group set, or set and operate, metal-cutting machines working to fine tolerances. Their functions include: setting up one or more types of machine tools for operators to produce metal articles in standardised series; setting and operating a variety of machine tools; setting and operating a particular type of metalworking machine such as a lathe, milling, planing, boring, drilling, grinding or honing machine, including multi-purpose numerically controlled metalworking machines; performing similar tasks in machining of plastics and other metal substitutes.