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- "Woodworking Machine Setter and Set-Up Operator, Except Sawing"

Set up or set up and operate woodworking machines, such as lathes, drill presses, sanders, shapers, and planing machines, to perform woodworking operations.

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Job Tasks for: "Woodworking Machine Setter and Set-Up Operator, Except Sawing"

Installs knives, sanding apparatus, cams, cutting heads, bits, chisels, and blades, using hand tools.

Attaches and adjusts guides, stops, clamps, chucks, and feed mechanisms, using hand tools.

Starts machine and feeds stock into machine through feed mechanisms or conveyors.

Examines blueprints, drawings, and work orders, to determine characteristics of finished item, materials to be used, and machine setup requirements.

Pushes or holds workpiece against, under, or through cutting, boring or shaping mechanism.

Mounts or clamps stock onto machine.

Cleans product, machine, or work area, using rags and air hose.

Sharpens knives, bits, and other cutting and shaping tools.

Unclamps and removes workpiece from machine, and stacks workpiece on pallet or in box.

Examines workpiece visually, by touch, or using tape rule, calipers, or gauges to ensure product meets desired standards.

Removes and replaces worn machine parts, knives, bits, belts, and sandpaper.

Selects knives, sanding apparatus, cams, cutting heads, bits, chisels and blades.

Adjusts machine table or cutting devices to produce specified cut or operation.

Monitors operation of automatic machines and makes adjustments as needed to correct problems and ensure conformance to specifications.



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Knowledge Requirements for: "Woodworking Machine Setter and Set-Up Operator, Except Sawing"

Mechanical -- Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.


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Skill Requirements for: "Woodworking Machine Setter and Set-Up Operator, Except Sawing"

Operation and Control -- Controlling operations of equipment or systems.

Equipment Selection -- Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.

Operation Monitoring -- Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.


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Ability Requirements for: "Woodworking Machine Setter and Set-Up Operator, Except Sawing"

Control Precision -- The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.

Finger Dexterity -- The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.

Manual Dexterity -- The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.

Visualization -- The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.

Written Comprehension -- The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.




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Job Activities for: "Woodworking Machine Setter and Set-Up Operator, Except Sawing"

Controlling Machines and Processes -- Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).

Handling and Moving Objects -- Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

Performing General Physical Activities -- Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material -- Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings -- Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Getting Information -- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment -- Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards -- Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Analyzing Data or Information -- Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.


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Holland / RIASEC Career Code:  R-C-I        SOC:  51-7042.01

 

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