Career overview
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing
O*NET-SOC 51-7042.00
Median pay / yr$40,440
OutlookBelow Average
Set up, operate, or tend woodworking machines, such as drill presses, lathes, shapers, routers, sanders, planers, and wood nailing machines. May operate computer numerically controlled (CNC) equipment.
What it takes
The skills, knowledge, and credentials employers look for in Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing.
Skills employers look for
- Operations MonitoringWatching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
- Operation and ControlControlling operations of equipment or systems.
- Quality Control AnalysisConducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
- MonitoringMonitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
- Critical ThinkingUsing logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Knowledge areas
- MechanicalKnowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
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