Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers - OSG
Hybrid-based
ONET: 51-9162.00
3
Years
15
Skills
480h
Related instructions
6000h
On-the-job training
Classroom instruction topics
- Industrial Safety
- Industrial Design/CAD
- MS Office for Professional Staff
- Metrology
- Machine Shop I
- Customer Service
- Solid Modeling and Design
- Workplace Writing
- Computer Numerical Control
- CNC Operations
- Computer-Aided Manufacturing
On-the-job training
- Total Monthly OJT Hours
- Program equipment to perform production tasks.
- Write programs in the language of a machine's controller and store programs on media, such as punch tapes, magnetic tapes, or disks.
- Revise programs or tapes to eliminate errors, and retest programs to check that problems have been solved.
- Write instruction sheets and cutter lists for a machine's controller to guide setup and encode numerical control tapes.
- Modify existing programs to enhance efficiency.
- Determine production equipment settings.
- Determine the sequence of machine operations, and select the proper cutting tools needed to machine workpieces into the desired shapes.
- Determine reference points, grinding conditions, and compute angular and linear dimensions, radii, and curvatures.
- Select production equipment according to product specifications.
- Determine the sequence of machine operations, and select the proper needed grind workpieces into the desired shapes.
- Study blueprints or other instructions to determine equipment setup requirements.
- Analyze job orders, drawings, blueprints, specifications, printed circuit board pattern films, and design data to calculate dimensions, tool selection, machine speeds, and feed rates.
- Conduct test runs of production equipment.
- Observe machines on trial runs or conduct computer simulations to ensure that programs and machinery will function properly and produce items that meet specifications.
- Create grinding programs for workpieces or products.
- Prepare grinding programs from graphic displays, using computer-assisted drafting software or drafting instruments and graph paper.
- Enter commands, instructions, or specifications into equipment.
- Enter computer commands to store or retrieve parts patterns, graphic displays, or programs that transfer data to other media.
- Measure workpieces, products, or equipment.
- Determine reference points, measure cutting tool geometry, and compute angular and linear dimensions, radii, and curvatures.
- Plan production or operational procedures or sequences.
- Sort shop orders into groups to maximize materials utilization and minimize machine setup time.
- Verify information or specifications.
- Compare encoded tapes or computer printouts with original part specifications and blueprints to verify accuracy of instructions.
- Perform basic equipment maintenance.
- Perform preventative maintenance or minor repairs on machines.
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