A professional who sets up and operates machines to perform machining operation, such as boring, threading, and turning on carbon electrodes according to production specifications. Responsibilities include:

• Installs specified drilling and threading tools in holders, using handtools.
• Lifts and centers electrode in chuck of machine, using hoist.
• Starts machine that automatically drills and threads electrode ends.
• Positions workpiece in turning lathe.
• Starts machine, and sets feed and travel controls to machine electrode to specified diameter and surface finish.
• Verifies conformance of machined workpiece to specifications, using calipers.