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Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

Also called: Computer Numerical Control Lathe Operator (CNC Lathe Operator), Lathe Operator, Machine Operator, Setup Operator

What They Do

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.

Career Cluster: Manufacturing
Career Pathway: Production

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This page includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA.

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Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Industries at a Glance, at bls.gov/iag/tgs/iag_index_alpha.htm (visited March 20, 2024).