Job Description:

• 1) Sets up and operates milling machine equipped with built-in or attached tracing mechanism that guides cutting tool in parallel relationship to stylus that moves along three-dimensional model or two-dimensional template to mill contour of model or profile of template on metal workpieces: Studies blueprint, layout on workpieces, and template or model to determine tooling, sequence of operations, and finished dimensions of workpiece.

• 2) Positions and secures workpiece and model or template parallel to each other on machine bed or angle plate, using height gauges, parallel blocks, sine bars, steel rule, wrenches, and clamps.

• 3) Moves handwheel to position cutting tool on workpiece in specified relation to stylus on model or template.

• 4) Observes operation and makes adjustments to ensure conformance of milled workpiece to specifications.

• 5) Verifies conformance of workpiece, using dial and surface gauges, templates, calipers, and micrometers.

• 6) May turn lever to start flow of coolant on machining area.

• 7) May mill plastics or other nonmetallic materials.