Metal working machine tool setters and operators set and/or operate, various machine tools working to fine tolerances.
Skill level:
Semi-skilled
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- Salary range for the majority of workers in Metal working machine tool setters and operators - from R9 411 to R31 012 per month - 2025.
- A Metal working machine tool setters and operators typically earns between R9 411 and R14 574 net per month at the start of the job.
- After 5 years of service, this is between R11 110 and R18 584 per month for a working week of 45 hours.
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Duties and tasks
- Setting one or more types of machine tool for production of metal articles in standardized series
- Operating and monitoring metal working machines such as lathes, milling, planing, boring, drilling, grinding or honing machines, including multipurpose numerically controlled metal working machines
- Performing similar tasks when machining plastics and other metal substitutes
- Observing machine operations to detect work piece defects or machine malfunctions, and 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
