Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic: 
Set up, operate, or tend lathe and turning machines to turn, bore, thread, form, or face metal or plastic materials, such as wire, rod, or bar stock.
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About the Job
| Primary Industry | Manufacturing |
| Indiana Average Salary | $39,380.00 |
| Average Time to Fill | 51 days |
| Typical Education | High school equivalency |
| Typical Experience | Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years |
| Current Openings | |
| 2 Year Projected Openings (2022-2024) | 410 |
| 2 Year Expected Percentage Change (2022-2024) | 7.14 % |
| 10 Year Projected Openings (2021-2031) | 1,398 |
| 10 Year Expected Percentage Change (2021-2031) | -2.35 % |
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Skills Profile
Essential (Soft) Skills
Essential Skills to Employers
Attention to Detail
Information Gathering
Work Ethic
Following Directions
Critical Thinking
Information Gathering
Work Ethic
Following Directions
Critical Thinking
Top Job Duties and Responsibilities
Handling and Moving Objects
Set-up computer numerical control machines
Set-up production equipment or machinery
Assemble machine tools, parts, or fixtures
Don/Doff industrial, production, or manufacturing related Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Install attachments to machinery or related structures
Mount attachments or tools onto production equipment
Mount materials or workpieces onto production equipment
Install mechanical equipment, components, or systems
Adjust metal or plastic processing equipment and machinery
Set mechanical or electrical controls or components
Adjust equipment controls to regulate coolant flow
Shape metal or plastic
Cut metal or plastic material
Load/unload material, products, or workpieces into or from machinery or equipment
Process metals using power or hand tools
Set-up production equipment or machinery
Assemble machine tools, parts, or fixtures
Don/Doff industrial, production, or manufacturing related Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Install attachments to machinery or related structures
Mount attachments or tools onto production equipment
Mount materials or workpieces onto production equipment
Install mechanical equipment, components, or systems
Adjust metal or plastic processing equipment and machinery
Set mechanical or electrical controls or components
Adjust equipment controls to regulate coolant flow
Shape metal or plastic
Cut metal or plastic material
Load/unload material, products, or workpieces into or from machinery or equipment
Process metals using power or hand tools
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| Skill or Certification | Certi - fication | Certification | Hard to Fill | Expensive to Fill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grinders | ||||
| Welding | ||||
| Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) | ||||
| Geometry | ||||
| Predictive / Preventative Maintenance | ||||
| Heavy Machinery Industry Knowledge | ||||
| Mastercam | ||||
| CNC Mill |
