Typical Tasks
Adjust and correct machine set-ups to reduce thicknesses, reshape products, and eliminate product defects.
Read rolling orders, blueprints, and mill schedules to determine setup specifications, work sequences, product dimensions, and installation procedures.
Examine, inspect, and measure raw materials and finished products to verify conformance to specifications.
Monitor machine cycles and mill operation to detect jamming and to ensure that products conform to specifications.
Manipulate controls and observe dial indicators to monitor, adjust, and regulate speeds of machine mechanisms.
A day in the life
What kind of work is this?
Realistic
Practical, Physical Work
Conventional
Organized, Procedural Work
Investigative
Studying, Research based work
What personality traits do you need to succeed?
Dependability
Attention to Detail
Integrity
Independence
Self-Control
Cooperation
What key skills are needed for this job?
Operations Monitoring
Operation and Control
Quality Control Analysis
Monitoring
Speaking
Critical Thinking
Expected Knowledge
Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Production and Processing
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Common Activities
Controlling Machines and Processes
Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
