Occupation Atlascomputer numerical control machine operator
ESCO · http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/5c082067-ea18-4ccb-8c43-e70b18ad8120
computer numerical control machine operator
Computer numerical control machine operators set-up, maintain and control a computer numerical control machine in order to execute the product orders. They are responsible for programming the machines, ensuring the required parameters and measurements are met while maintaining the quality and safety standards.
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Job Zone
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Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed
Some preparation. Usually a high school diploma, some previous work-related skill or experience, and a few months to a year of training with experienced workers.
Job Zone is O*NET's rating of how much education, experience and training an occupation typically needs — a property of the work, not of anyone doing it.
Occupational interest profile
RCIRealistic · Conventional · Investigative — the three strongest interests, in order
- R Realistic6.44
- C Conventional5.39
- I Investigative2.88
- E Enterprising1.37
- A Artistic1.19
- S Social1.00
RIASEC (Holland) interests on O*NET's 0–7 scale: what the work draws on, not what any individual prefers. Hover a row for what each dimension means.
Job Zone and interest data are borrowed from Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161.00): in the official ESCO–O*NET crosswalk, its exact O*NET match, and the best-ranked match that has them. ESCO doesn't publish them directly.
Typically associated skills
Essential (19)
ESCO's essential and optional tags describe how its taxonomy relates a skill to this occupation. They are not the essential functions of a job under the ADA, which an employer determines for its own role.
- consult technical resources
- ensure equipment availability
- manufacturing processes
- monitor automated machines
- operate precision measuring equipment
- perform machine maintenance
- perform test run
- program a CNC controller
- quality standards
- read standard blueprints
- remove inadequate workpieces
- remove processed workpiece
- set up the controller of a machine
- statistical process control
- supply machine
- supply machine with appropriate tools
- troubleshoot
- use CAM software
- use automatic programming
Optional (139)
- 3D printing process
- ABAP
- AJAX
- APL
- ASP.NET
- Assembly (computer programming)
- C#
- C++
- COBOL
- CoffeeScript
- Common Lisp
- Erlang
- Groovy
- Haskell
- Java (computer programming)
- JavaScript
- Lisp
- MATLAB
- ML (computer programming)
- Microsoft Visual C++
- Objective-C
- OpenEdge Advanced Business Language
- PHP
- Pascal (computer programming)
- Perl
- Prolog (computer programming)
- Python (computer programming)
- R
- Ruby (computer programming)
- SAP R3
- SAS language
- Scala
- Scratch (computer programming)
- Smalltalk (computer programming)
- Swift (computer programming)
- TypeScript
- VBScript
- Visual Basic
- abrasive blasting processes
- adjust temperature gauges
- advise on machinery malfunctions
- apply control process statistical methods
- apply cross-reference tools for product identification
- apply isopropyl alcohol
- apply precision metalworking techniques
- apply preliminary treatment to workpieces
- computer programming
- cutting technologies
- determine suitability of materials
- dispose of cutting waste material
- electric current
- electrical discharge
- electrical engineering
- electricity
- electron beam welding machine parts
- electron beam welding processes
- engraving technologies
- ensure correct gas pressure
- ensure correct metal temperature
- ensure necessary ventilation in machining
- ferrous metal processing
- geometry
- inspect quality of products
- interpret geometric dimensions and tolerances
- keep records of work progress
- laser engraving methods
- laser marking processes
- laser types
- liaise with managers
- maintain mechanical equipment
- maintain vacuum chamber
- maintenance of printing machines
- maintenance operations
- manufacture of small metal parts
- manufacturing of cutlery
- manufacturing of daily use goods
- manufacturing of door furniture from metal
- manufacturing of doors from metal
- manufacturing of heating equipment
- manufacturing of jewellery
- manufacturing of light metal packaging
- manufacturing of metal assembly products
- manufacturing of metal containers
- manufacturing of metal household articles
- manufacturing of metal structures
- manufacturing of sports equipment
- manufacturing of steam generators
- manufacturing of steel drums and similar containers
- manufacturing of tools
- manufacturing of weapons and ammunition
- mark processed workpiece
- mechanics
- metal joining technologies
- metal smoothing technologies
- milling machines
- monitor conveyor belt
- monitor gauge
- monitor stock level
- non-ferrous metal processing
- operate 3D computer graphics software
- operate metal sheet shaker
- operate printing machinery
- operate scrap vibratory feeder
- operate welding equipment
- perform product testing
- precious metal processing
- prepare pieces for joining
- printing materials
- printing on large scale machines
- printing techniques
- procure mechanical machinery
- quality and cycle time optimisation
- record production data for quality control
- replace machines
- replace sawing blade on machine
- smooth burred surfaces
- spot metal imperfections
- tend CNC engraving machine
- tend CNC grinding machine
- tend CNC laser cutting machine
- tend CNC milling machine
- tend computer numerical control lathe machine
- tend electron beam welding machine
- tend laser beam welding machine
- tend metal sawing machine
- tend punch press
- tend water jet cutter machine
- trigonometry
- types of engraving needles
- types of metal
- types of metal manufacturing processes
- types of plastic
- types of sawing blades
- use CAD software
- use spreadsheets software
- water pressure
- wear appropriate protective gear
- welding techniques
- work ergonomically
O*NET equivalents
From the official ESCO–O*NET crosswalk, strongest match first. A broader occupation takes in this one; a narrower one is a part of it.
Closest occupations
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