6523-Metal Working Machine Tool Setters and Operators

Job Title: 

Metal Working Machine Tool Setters and Operators

Job Description: 

Metal working machine tool setters and operators set and/or operate, various machine tools working to fine tolerances.

Tasks: 

Changing worn machine accessories, such as cutting tools and brushes, using hand tools

Linked Education ( CESM Codes ) : 

815 - Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering

Specific Occupations: 

652301 - Metal Machinist
Description : Sets up and operates machine tools to shape and form metal stock and castings to fine tolerances, using detailed drawings and specifications.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : Yes
Specializations : Aircraft Machinist, Automotive Machinist, Fitter-machinist, Jig Borer, Lathe Operator / Setter / Tradesperson, Machine Setter, Machine Tool Fitter, Machine Tool Mechanician, Machine Tool Operator, Machine Tool Setter, Machinist and Fitter (Automotive), Metal Machine Setter, Milling Machinist, Roll Turner, Tooling Mechanician, Turner (Metal), Turner Machinist, Turner Machinist (Automotive), Vertical Borer

652302 - Fitter and Turner
Description : Fits, assembles, grinds and shapes metal parts and sub-assemblies to fabricate production machines and other equipment.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : Yes
Specializations : Industrial Mechanician

International Careers(ISCO): 
Source Of Info: 

Source : Organising Framework for Occupations (OFO) 2013, Department of Higher Education and Training, Republic of South Africa