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- Tends fabricating machines, such as cutoff saws, shears, rolls,
brakes, presses, forming machines, spinning machines and punch, that
cut, shape and bend metal plates, sheets, tubes and structures.
- Reads job specifications to determine machine adjustments and material
requirements.
- Sets stops or guides to specified length as indicated by scale,
rule or template.
- Positions workpiece against stops, manually or using hoist, or aligns
layout marks with die or blade.
- Pushes button or depresses pedal to activate machine.
- Observes machine operation to detect workpiece defects or machine
malfunction.
- Measures workpiece dimensions, using rule, template or other measuring
instruments to determine accuracy of machine operation.
- Removes burrs, sharp edges, rust or scale from workpiece, using
file, hand grinder or wire brush.
- Performs minor machine maintenance, such as oiling machines, dies
or workpieces.
- Assists machine operators to set up machine and stacks, marks, packs
and transports finished workpieces.
- May rivet and spot-weld workpieces.
- May tend machines that fabricate and assemble sheet metal products.
- Excellent dexterity, good eyesight (with or without correction)
and an ability to maintain high productivity on repetitive tasks.
- Ability to follow instructions and apply common sense understanding
to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
- Ability to solve basic problems.
- Add and subtract two digit numbers; multiply and divide 10s and
100s by 2, 3, 4, 5.
- Perform basic arithmetic.
- Desire to learn and willingness to work on a team with others.
- This work requires exertion of 20 to 50 pounds of force on a daily
basis; requires ability to lift and carry 75 pounds.
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