Wood Cutting Machine Operator

Cutting Machine Operators set up, operate, or tend machines to saw, cut, shear, slit, punch, crimp, notch, bend, or straighten metal or plastic material. They also examine completed workpieces for defects, such as chipped edges or marred surfaces and sort defective pieces according to types of flaws. Other tasks include: Measure completed workpieces to verify conformance to specifications, using micrometers, gauges, calipers, templates, or rulers. Set stops on machine beds, change dies, and adjust components, such as rams or power presses, when making multiple or successive passes. Start machines, monitor their operations, and record operational data. Set up, operate, or tend machines to saw, cut, shear, slit, punch, crimp, notch, bend, or straighten metal or plastic material. Test and adjust machine speeds or actions, according to product specifications, using gauges and hand tools. Install, align, and lock specified punches, dies, cutting blades, or other fixtures in rams or beds of machines, using gauges, templates, feelers, shims, and hand tools. Starts cutting machine by pressing button, pulling lever, or depressing pedal to cut stock, following markings or specifications. Stops cutting machine when necessary, by pulling lever, pressing button, or depressing pedal, and removes debris. Required Skills or Experience 1-3 years’ experience in same role