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MACHINE OPERATOR (DESIGNATED MACHINE) (302)
Boring Mill Operator
Milling Machine Operator
Drill Press Operator
Planer Operator
Engine Lathe Operator
Shaper Operator
Grinding Machine Operator

Operates one or more machines used in machine shops to change the shape of metal parts or tools.

Sets up machine, working from blueprints or drawings. Selects correct cutting tool, clamps metal part to machine table, and operates such machines as engine lathe, vertical boring mill, grinding machine, milling machine, planer, shaper, and drill
press. Checks dimensions of machined part against blueprint, using micrometers, gauges, and calipers.

Cleans and oils machine used and sharpens cutting tools.

May operate other shop machines such as band saw, buffer, power hack saw and tapper. May machine a variety of metals, such as steel, cast iron, aluminum, and brass.

Must be able to read blueprints.
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