Cutting, Punching, & Press Machine Setters, Operators, & Tenders, Metal & Plastic

Code: 51-4031.00
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Median Annual Salary
Competitive / Variable
Sector & location dependent
Preparation & Education
Standard Educational Pathways
Job Zone N/A
Industry Outlook
Stable Growth
Active demand across the UK workforce

Role Overview & What They Do

Set up, operate, or tend machines to saw, cut, shear, slit, punch, crimp, notch, bend, or straighten metal or plastic material.

Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)

Die Setter Fabrication Operator Machine Operator Machine Setter Press Brake Operator Press Operator Punch Press Operator Saw Operator Setup Operator Slitter Operator

Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks

  • Measure completed workpieces to verify conformance to specifications, using micrometers, gauges, calipers, templates, or rulers.
  • Examine completed workpieces for defects, such as chipped edges or marred surfaces and sort defective pieces according to types of flaws.
  • Read work orders or production schedules to determine specifications, such as materials to be used, locations of cutting lines, or dimensions and tolerances.

Technology, Tools & Software Stack

Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Excel
Electronic mail software
Microsoft Outlook
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
SAP software

Core Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Basic Skills
keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
Problem Solving
noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Manufactured or Agricultural Goods
manufacture and distribution of products
Arts and Humanities
English language
Hand and Finger Use
keep your arm or hand steady hold or move items with your hands
Controlled Movement
quickly change the controls of a machine, car, truck or boat change when and how fast you move based on how something else is moving

Personality & Work Styles

Top Interest: Realistic

People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.

Key Work Styles:
Attention to Detail Dependability Cautiousness

Frequently Asked Questions About Cutting, Punching, & Press Machine Setters, Operators, & Tenders, Metal & Plastic

Salaries for a Cutting, Punching, & Press Machine Setters, Operators, & Tenders, Metal & Plastic vary depending on regional demand across the UK, industry sector, relevant technical certifications, and years of experience.

Most employers hiring for a Cutting, Punching, & Press Machine Setters, Operators, & Tenders, Metal & Plastic in the UK require a combination of relevant educational qualifications, technical certifications, or demonstrative on-the-job vocational experience.

Essential skills and tooling for a Cutting, Punching, & Press Machine Setters, Operators, & Tenders, Metal & Plastic include: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, SAP software. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.

The UK job market maintains steady employment demand for qualified Cutting, Punching, & Press Machine Setters, Operators, & Tenders, Metal & Plastic professionals across diverse sectors.

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