8125-Machine-Tool Setter-Operators

Job Title: 

Machine-Tool Setter-Operators

Job Description: 

Machine-tool setter-operators set and/or operate, various machine tools working to fine tolerances.

Tasks: 

Tasks include:

  • setting one or more types of machine tool for production of metal articles in standardised series
  • operating and monitoring metalworking machines, such as lathes, milling, planning, boring, drilling, grinding or honing machines, including multi-purpose numerically controlled metalworking machines
  • observing machine operations to detect work piece defects or machine malfunctions, adjusting machines as necessary
  • inspecting work pieces for defects, and measuring work pieces to determine accuracy of machine operation, using rules, templates, or other measuring instruments
  • changing worn machine accessories, such as cutting tools and brushes, using hand tools
Additional Notes: 


This unit group includes

Cylinder honer
Metal bending machine operator
Metal milling machine operator

Specific Occupations: 

81251
Metalworking machine setter-operator (general)

81252
Lathe setter-operator

81253
Milling machine setter-operator

81254
Planing machine setter-operator

81255
Boring/Drilling machine setter-operator

81256
Shaping and honing machine setter-operator

81257
Precision grinding machine setter-operator

81258
Numerical control machine setter-operator

81259
Other machine-tool setter-operators

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Source Of Info: 

Source: SINGAPORE STANDARD OCCUPATIONAL CLASSIFICATION 2015, Department of Statistics, Ministry of Trade & Industry, Republic of Singapore