Lathe Tender: A description for the lathe tender job
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Lathe Tender – Automatic-lathe tender, engine-lathe tender, turret-lathe tender Tends lathes, for example turret lathes, engine lathes, and chucking machines (lathes) that cut, shape, drill, bore, thread, or face metal workpieces according to specifications: Lifts workpiece, manually or using hoist, and positions and secures workpiece between lathe centers, in chuck, or in holding fixture, using wrenches and clamps, or positions workpiece in automatic loading mechanism. Starts machine and turns handwheels to feed tools to workpiece or engages automatic feed. Turns valve to control flow of coolant against tool and workpiece. Observes machining operation to detect malfunction or excessive tool wear. Verifies that machined workpiece conforms to specifications, using thread, plug, and fixed gauges, dial indicators, calipers, and micrometers. Changes worn tools, using wrenches. May also machine plastic or other nonmetallic materials. May also be designated by type of machine as Knurling-Machine Tender (pen industry), Tapper (watches industry) I.
Job industry: machine shop
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