| Job Title |
Screw-machine Operator, Single Spindle |
| Job Description |
Operates One Or More Previously Set Up Single-spindle Screw
Machines (type Of Lathe) Equipped With Automatic Indexing And
Feeding Mechanisms To Perform Series Of Machining Operations On
Metal Bar Stock, Following Specifications: Reads Blueprint And
Job Order For Such Information As Dimensions, Tolerances, And
Number Of Workpieces To Be Machined. Examines Machine To Become
Familiar With Tooling Setup. Loads Stock Into Feeding Mechanism
Manually Or With Hoist. Starts Machine And Observes Operation.
Verifies Conformance Of Sample Workpieces To Specifications,
Using Preset Gauges, Micrometers, Or Dial Indicators. Adjusts
Machine Controls And Changes Tool Settings To Keep Dimensions
Within Specified Tolerances. Replaces Worn Tools. May Operate
Bench Grinder Or Cutter-grinding Machine To Sharpen Tools
[tool-grinder Operator (machine Shop)]. May Machine Plastics Or
Other Nonmetallic Materials. May Be Required To Have Experience
With Particular Material Or Product Or Machine Of Particular
Size, Type, Or Trade Name. Differs From Screw-machine Operator,
Production (machine Shop) In That This Work Is Characterized By
Variety, With Shorter Runs And Less Repetition.
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