Metal machining setters and setter-operators

£32,850

Average salary

Average annual salary UK 2020 | Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings

46 hours

Average weekly hours

Average weekly hours UK 2019 | Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings

1.43%

Unemployment rate

Unemployment rate UK 2020 | Labour Force Survey

Definition: Metal machining setters and setter-operators

*SOC Code (Standard Occupational Classification): 5221

Job holders in this unit group operate machines to drill, bore, grind, cut, mill or otherwise shape metal workpieces.

Common tasks include:

examines drawings and specifications to determine appropriate method, sequence of operations and machine setting;
selects and fixes work-holding devices and appropriate cutting, shaping, grinding and/or forming tools;
sets machine controls for rotation speeds, depth of cut and stroke, and adjusts machine table, stops and guides;
operates automatic or manual controls to feed tool to workpiece or vice versa and checks accuracy of machining;
repositions workpiece, changes tools and resets machine as necessary during production run;
instructs operators on the safe and correct method of operation of the machine.

Qualifications

There are no formal academic requirements although some employers may require GCSEs/S grades. Engineering apprenticeships, BTEC and City and Guilds qualifications are available together with on-the-job training. NVQs/ SVQs at Level 2 are available.

*Introduced in 1990, SOC is a multi-purpose common classification of occupations in UK. Jobs are defined in terms of skill level and skill content, including qualifications, training and work experience.

Employment status: Metal machining setters and setter-operators

Regional employment: Metal machining setters and setter-operators

Future employment: Metal machining setters and setter-operators

Top 12 industries: Metal machining setters and setter-operators

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