Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

Course Advisor; United States; On-site; USD 23,440 - 55,680; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is looking for a Machine Set-Up Technician with responsibilities including monitoring machine operations, conducting repairs, and ensuring quality control. The ideal candidate will utilize tools such as Microsoft Office and AutoCAD in a technical environment. Salary ranges from $23,440 to $55,680 annually depending on experience and location within the United States. Must possess strong analytical and troubleshooting skills to maintain equipment functionality.

Responsibilities

• Observe machine operation to detect workpiece defects or machine malfunctions.
• Make minor electrical and mechanical repairs and adjustments to machines.
• Compute data such as gear dimensions or machine settings.
• Set machine stops or guides to specified lengths.
• Start machines and engage feeding, cooling, and lubricating mechanisms.
• Remove burrs, sharp edges, rust, or scale from workpieces.

Skills

Operation Monitoring

Quality Control Analysis

Operation and Control

Troubleshooting

Critical Thinking

Monitoring/Assessing performance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Outlook

Data entry software

Email software

Word processing software

Microsoft Windows

Autodesk AutoCAD

Spreadsheet software

Enterprise resource planning ERP software

SAP software

Job description

Responsibilities

• Observe machine operation to detect workpiece defects or machine malfunctions, adjusting machines as necessary.
• Make minor electrical and mechanical repairs and adjustments to machines and notify supervisors when major service is required.
• Compute data such as gear dimensions or machine settings, applying knowledge of shop mathematics.
• Set machine stops or guides to specified lengths as indicated by scales, rules, or templates.
• Start machines and turn handwheels or valves to engage feeding, cooling, and lubricating mechanisms.
• Remove burrs, sharp edges, rust, or scale from workpieces, using files, hand grinders, wire brushes, or power tools.

Required Skills

• Operation Monitoring: Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
• Quality Control Analysis: Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
• Operation and Control: Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
• Troubleshooting: Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
• Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Monitoring/Assessing performance to make improvements or take corrective action.

Job Types

• Machine Set‑Up Technician
• Spring Maker
• Set‑Up Person
• Gear Shaper Set‑Up Operator
• Rim Technician

Salary Overview

Typical yearly salary ranges from $23,440 to $55,680. Highest salaries are found in Kansas ($53,050), South Carolina ($49,070), and Rhode Island ($44,800).

Tools and Technology

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Outlook
• Data entry software
• Email software
• Word processing software
• Microsoft Windows
• Autodesk AutoCAD
• Spreadsheet software
• Enterprise resource planning ERP software
• SAP software