Metal working machine tool setters and operators

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 ₹15,972 to ₹32,049 per month - 2025.
  • A Metal working machine tool setters and operators typically earns between ₹15,972 and ₹36,134 net per month at the start of the job.
  • After 5 years of service, this is between ₹20,273 and ₹54,895 per month for a working week of 48 hours.

Job Responsibilities

  • 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
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