Milling & Planing Machine Setters, Operators, & Tenders, Metal & Plastic
Code: 51-4035.00Median 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 milling or planing machines to mill, plane, shape, groove, or profile metal or plastic work pieces.
Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)
CNC Licensed Mill Operator (Computer Numerical Control Licensed Mill Operator)
CNC Mill Operator (Computer Numerical Control Mill Operator)
CNC Mill Operator (Computerized Numerical Control Mill Operator)
CNC Mill Set Up Operator (Computerized Numerical Control Mill Set Up Operator)
Machine Operator
Machine Set Up Operator
Mill Operator
Miller
Milling Operator
Setup Man
Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks
- Remove workpieces from machines, and check to ensure that they conform to specifications, using measuring instruments such as microscopes, gauges, calipers, and micrometers.
- Verify alignment of workpieces on machines, using measuring instruments such as rules, gauges, or calipers.
- Move controls to set cutting specifications, to position cutting tools and workpieces in relation to each other, and to start machines.
Frequently Asked Questions About Milling & Planing Machine Setters, Operators, & Tenders, Metal & Plastic
Salaries for a Milling & Planing 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 Milling & Planing 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 Milling & Planing Machine Setters, Operators, & Tenders, Metal & Plastic include: Industry standard competencies, tooling, and methods. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.
The UK job market maintains steady employment demand for qualified Milling & Planing Machine Setters, Operators, & Tenders, Metal & Plastic professionals across diverse sectors.
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