Metal & Plastic Operators: Cut, Punch, Press

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• Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
• 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.
• Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
• 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.
• Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
• Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
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.
Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
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.
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.
Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
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• Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications.
• Inspect metal, plastic, or composite products.
• Sort materials or products for processing, storing, shipping, or grading.
• Read work orders or other instructions to determine product specifications or materials requirements.
• Review blueprints or other instructions to determine operational methods or sequences.
• Load materials into production equipment.
Operate cutting equipment.
Monitor equipment operation to ensure that products are not flawed.
Operate cutting equipment.
Record operational or production data.
Inspect production equipment.
Operate cutting equipment.
Mount attachments or tools onto production equipment.
Clean production equipment.
Lubricate production equipment.
Mount materials or workpieces onto production equipment.
Align parts or workpieces to ensure proper assembly.
Draw guide lines or markings on materials or workpieces using patterns or other references.
Set equipment controls to meet cutting specifications.
Operate metal or plastic forming equipment.
Mount materials or workpieces onto production equipment.
Set equipment guides, stops, spacers, or other fixtures.
Feed materials or products into or through equipment.
Adjust equipment controls to regulate coolant flow.
Set equipment guides, stops, spacers, or other fixtures.
Apply lubricants or coolants to workpieces.
Replace worn equipment components.
Mark products, workpieces, or equipment with identifying information.
Set equipment controls to meet cutting specifications.
Plan production or operational procedures or sequences.
Cut industrial materials in preparation for fabrication or processing.
Smooth metal surfaces or edges.
Operate grinding equipment.
Operate grinding equipment.
Sharpen cutting or grinding tools.
Disassemble equipment for maintenance or repair.
Remove accessories, tools, or other parts from equipment.
Sharpen cutting or grinding tools.
Select production equipment according to product specifications.
Clean production equipment.
Mount attachments or tools onto production equipment.
Heat material or workpieces to prepare for or complete production.
Clean work areas.
Operate forklifts or other loaders.
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