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Where a computer numerical control machine operator can go next

5 destinations recorded, ranked by how much of the target role a computer numerical control machine operator already meets. The closer to the top of Table 1, the less there is to learn.

Computer numerical control machine operators set-up, maintain and control a computer numerical control machine in order to execute the product orders. They are responsible for programming the machines, ensuring the required parameters and measurements are met while maintaining the quality and safety standards.

Also known as CNC mill operator, cnc machinist, CNC machine operator, CNC drill operator, CNC set up operator, cnc programmer/machinist, CNC drill operative, cnc operator/machinist, CNC machine operative, CNC set up technician, cnc programmer, CNC programmer.

Craft and related trades workers 158 skills on file 5 career moves 5 above 60% overlap Closest: cylindrical grinder operator, 80%

Fig. 2 · Career map 5 nearest · ESCO v1.2.1
cylindrical grinder operator 80% covered straightening machine operator 79% covered filing machine operator 77% covered metal drawing machine operator 77% covered thread rolling machine operat… 77% covered computer numerical contro… You are here
  • 70% and above · short step
  • 50 to 70% · real move
  • Below 50% · substantial retraining
The 5 nearest destinations from computer numerical control machine operator, each one a link to that move’s record. Distance from the centre is how much retraining the move takes; the figure on each is how much of that role a computer numerical control machine operator already covers. All 5 are listed in the tables below.
Table 1

Table 1 · Within reach

Table 2

Table 2 · What the job itself asks for

A computer numerical control machine operator needs 19 required skills and areas of knowledge. These 10 are the ones fewest other jobs share, so they say the most about the work.

Required skill Area
  • use automatic programming working with computers
  • statistical process control natural sciences, mathematics and statistics
  • program a CNC controller working with computers
  • supply machine with appropriate tools handling and moving
  • remove inadequate workpieces handling and moving
  • use CAM software working with computers
  • remove processed workpiece handling and moving
  • manufacturing processes engineering, manufacturing and construction
  • perform machine maintenance working with machinery and specialised equipment
  • operate precision measuring equipment working with machinery and specialised equipment
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Computer numerical control machine operator is filed under Craft and related trades workers, ISCO major group 7. The full index lists all ten groups.

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How these figures were compiled

Overlap is how much of the target role is already part of a computer numerical control machine operator’s work. It is directional: the figure for the reverse move differs. Every entry above opens the full comparison for that move: what carries over, what is missing, and where to start. The full method.