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Career Guidance Skills working with computers S5.7 - using digital tools to control machinery S5.7.0 - using digital tools to control machinery Tend computer numerical control lathe machine
Description
Tend a computer numerical controlled (CNC) lathe and turn machine designed for cutting manufacturing processes on metal, wooden, plastic materials and others, monitor and operate it, according to regulations.
Occupations requiring this skill
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Skill demand overview
- Essential in 0 occupations
- Optional in 13 occupations
- Total: 13 occupations
- Most common in: ISCO major group 7 (Craft and related trades workers)
Optional for
- Gear machinistGear machinists make precision parts for gears and other driving elements. They use a variety of machine tools. Duties Gear machinists typically do the following: Read detailed dra…
- Container equipment assemblerContainer equipment assemblers manufacture containers such as boilers or pressure vessels. They read blueprints and technical drawings to assemble parts and to build piping and fit…
- Vessel assembly supervisorVessel assembly supervisors coordinate the employees involved in boat and ship manufacturing and schedule their activities. They prepare production reports and recommend measures t…
- Casting mould makerCasting mould makers create metal, wooden or plastic models of the finished product to be cast. The patterns are then used to create moulds, eventually leading to the casting …
- Computer numerical control machine operatorComputer numerical control machine operators set-up, maintain and control a computer numerical control machine in order to execute the product orders. They are responsible for prog…
- Lathe and turning machine operatorLathe and turning machine operators set up, program and tend lathe and turning machines designed to cut excess metal from a metal workpiece using a hardened cutting tool moved…
- Fitter and turnerFitters and turners use machine tools to create and modify metal parts according to set specifications in order to fit components for machinery. They ensure the finished components…
- Aircraft assembly supervisorAircraft assembly supervisors coordinate the employees involved in aircraft manufacturing and schedule their activities. They prepare production reports and recommend measures to r…
- Aircraft assemblerAircraft assemblers use hand tools, power tools and other equipment such as CNC machines or robots to construct, fit and install prefabricated parts to manufacture fixed or rotary …
- Precision mechanicPrecision mechanics manufacture precision metal components for machines and assemble them into functional units. They also build electronic measuring and control components. Precis…
- Rolling stock assembly supervisorRolling stock assembly supervisors coordinate the employees involved in rolling stock manufacturing and schedule their activities. They prepare production reports and recommend mea…
- Motor vehicle assembly supervisorMotor vehicle assembly supervisors coordinate the employees involved in motor vehicle manufacturing and schedule their activities. They prepare production reports and recommend mea…
- Motor vehicle body assemblerMotor vehicle body assemblers fasten motor vehicle body parts and components together such as frames, doors, chassis and hoods. They use hand tools, power tools and other equipment…
Related skills
- Types of lathe tools
- Lathe machine parts
- Tend CNC grinding machine
- Mechanics
- Read standard blueprints
- Tend CNC milling machine
- Tend CNC drilling machine
- Tend CNC laser cutting machine
- Keep records of work progress
- Wear appropriate protective gear
- Use CAM software
- Troubleshoot
- Tend CNC metal punch press
- Operate precision measuring equipment
Last updated on February 19, 2026
