MC Operator
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that manufactures parts by cutting workpieces such as metal using numerical control on a machining center.
Description
MC Operators operate numerical control metalworking machines called machining centers (MC) to perform cutting of metal parts according to design drawings and dimensional tolerances. Main tasks include input and editing of NC programs, tool selection and replacement, workpiece clamping, machine parameter adjustment, post-machining dimensional inspection and quality control, and periodic machine maintenance. To improve production line efficiency and reduce defects, optimization of machining conditions and shortening of setup times are also required. Knowledge of safety management and equipment maintenance is necessary, playing an important role in supporting factory production quality and productivity.
Future Outlook
Amid the advancement of smart factories and IoT utilization, skill requirements are becoming more advanced with the introduction of automation and remote monitoring technologies. Ensuring skilled operators is a challenge as demand for high-precision parts manufacturing increases.
Personality Traits
High Concentration / Meticulous / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Contract Machining / Dispatch / Factory Work / Line Production / Shift Work
Career Path
MC Operator → NC Programmer → Machining Technician → Production Engineer → Manufacturing Manager
Required Skills
Blueprint Reading / Cutting Condition Setting / Machine Maintenance (Basic) / Measuring Instrument Operation (Caliper, Micrometer) / NC Programming (G-code) / Safety and Health Management / Tool Selection and Replacement / Workpiece Clamping
Recommended Skills
CAD/CAM / ISO Tolerance Knowledge / IoT Data Utilization / Process Improvement / Production Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High attention to detail is required for adhering to dimensional tolerances and precision machining. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | High creativity is not required as it follows standard machining procedures. |
Related Qualifications
- Machinist Certification (Grades 3, 2, 1)
Aliases
- Machining Center Operator
- Numerical Control Machine Tool Operator
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