Metal Machining Setters and Setter-operators
Metal machining setters and setter-operators operate machines to drill, bore, grind, cut, mill or otherwise shape metal workpieces.
More about this Career
Average Salary
£31168
New workers start around £20746. Normal pay is £31168 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £49746.
Jobs
2135
Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons, and do not distinguish between full and part-time jobs.
Daily Tasks
- Instructs operators on the safe and correct method of operation of the machine.
- Repositions workpiece, changes tools and resets machine as necessary during production run.
- Operates automatic or manual controls to feed tool to workpiece or vice versa and checks accuracy of machining.
- Sets machine controls for rotation speeds, depth of cut and stroke, and adjusts machine table, stops and guides.
- Selects and fixes work-holding devices and appropriate cutting, shaping, grinding and/or forming tools.
- Examines drawings and specifications to determine appropriate method, sequence of operations and machine setting.
Skills Employers are looking for
Soft Skills
Soft skills are non-technical skills that include how you interact with colleagues, solve problems, and manage your work
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Active Learning
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Learning Strategies
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Monitoring
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Mathematics
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Writing
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Active Listening
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Reading Comprehension
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Critical Thinking
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Speaking
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Science
