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94106.00 – Machining tool operators

Machining tool operators set up and operate or tend metal-cutting machines designed for repetitive machining work. This unit group also includes workers who etch or chemically mill metal pieces.

Overview

Example job titles

  • Aircraft parts etcher
  • Boring mill operator - metal machining
  • Computer numerical control (CNC) machining tool operator
  • Lathe machining operator
  • Machining tool operator
  • Milling machine set-up operator
  • Radial drill operator - metal machining

Core competencies

  • Operation and Control to operate and tend machines to perform repetitive machining operations such as turning, milling, drilling, boring, planing, honing, broaching and grinding
  • Preventative Maintenance to perform routine maintenance on equipment and machinery
  • Quality Control Testing to ensure each machined part meets exact specifications and tolerances
  • Control of Settings to set up and operate metal-cutting machines designed for repetitive machining work
  • Reaction Time to respond to machine malfunctions, make adjustments for optimal performance and troubleshoot quality issues quickly
  • Attention to Detail to precisely measure and verify dimensions of machined parts using micrometers, callipers and other precision measuring instruments
  • Knowledge in Manufacturing, Processing and Production to understand materials, machining processes, quality control and production techniques

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Study job orders and interpret blueprints to determine machining operations to be performed
  • Set up and operate machine tools to perform repetitive machining operations, such as turning, milling, drilling, boring, planing, honing, broaching, grinding or other machining operations
  • Verify dimensions of parts machined using micrometers, callipers and other precision measuring instruments
  • Prepare etching solution and immerse metal parts or workpiece in etching solution to remove unwanted portions
  • Perform routine maintenance on equipment and machinery
  • May enter codes specifying speed, feed and cut of the toolpath for computer numerical controlled (CNC) machine tools.

Additional information

  • Experienced machining tool operators may become machinists or tool and die makers through apprenticeship training.

Similar occupations classified elsewhere

Exclusions:

NOC hierarchy breakdown

NOC version

NOC 2021 Version 1.0

Broad occupational category

9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities

TEER

4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training

Major group

94 – Machine operators, assemblers and inspectors in processing, manufacturing and printing

Sub-major group

941 – Processing and manufacturing machine operators and related production workers

Minor group

9410 – Machine operators and related workers in mineral and metal products processing and manufacturing

Unit group

94106 – Machining tool operators

Occupational profile

94106.00 – Machining tool operators

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