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Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators

(SOC Code : 51-4011)

in Santa Clara County

Operate computer-controlled machines or robots to perform one or more machine functions on metal or plastic work pieces.

Employers usually expect an employee in this occupation to be able to do the job after Moderate-term on-the-job training (1-12 months) .

Santa Clara County is part of the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara MSA, which includes San Benito and Santa Clara counties.

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Occupational Projections of Employment (also called "Outlook" or "Demand")

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Area	Estimated Year-Projected Year	Employment		Employment Change		Total Job Openings
		Estimated	Projected	Number	Percent
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara MSA	2018 - 2028	990	890	-100	-10.1	860

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Industries Employing This Occupation (click on Industry Title to View Employers List)

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Industry Title

Number of Employers in Santa Clara County

Percent of Total
Employment for Occupation in State of California

Machine Shops; Turned Product; a

387

20.1%

Aerospace Product and Parts Manu

16.4%

Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component

550

11.7%

Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing

7.7%

Architectural and Structural Met

4.4%

Other Fabricated Metal Product Mfg

4.3%

Navigational, Measuring, Electro

137

4.2%

Medical Equipment and Supplies M

194

3.5%

Other General Purpose Machinery Mfg

3.0%

Plastics and Rubber Products Manuf

2.1%

Electrical Equipment, Appliance, a

1.9%

Communications Equipment Manufacturing

1.5%

Other Miscellaneous Manufacturin

364

1.1%

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Top Tasks (Specific duties and responsibilities of this job.)

Measure dimensions of finished workpieces to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments, templates, and fixtures.

Mount, install, align, and secure tools, attachments, fixtures, and workpieces on machines, using hand tools and precision measuring instruments.

Stop machines to remove finished workpieces or to change tooling, setup, or workpiece placement, according to required machining sequences.

Transfer commands from servers to computer numerical control (CNC) modules, using computer network links.

Check to ensure that workpieces are properly lubricated and cooled during machine operation.

Insert control instructions into machine control units to start operation.

Set up and operate computer-controlled machines or robots to perform one or more machine functions on metal or plastic workpieces.

Review program specifications or blueprints to determine and set machine operations and sequencing, finished workpiece dimensions, or numerical control sequences.

Listen to machines during operation to detect sounds such as those made by dull cutting tools or excessive vibration and adjust machines to compensate for problems.

Remove and replace dull cutting tools.

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Top Skills used in this Job

Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Quality Control Analysis - Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.

Operation and Control - Controlling operations of equipment or systems.

Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Time Management - Managing one`s own time and the time of others.

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Top Abilities (Attributes of the person that influence performance in this job.)

Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

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Top Work Values (Aspects of this job that create satisfaction.)

Support - Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees.

Independence - Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions.

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Top Interests (The types of activities someone in this job would like.)

Realistic - Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.

Conventional - Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.

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