Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic, task by task.

The 36 activities O*NET records for this job, each linked to what software can take on. The scored breakdown for this one is still generating.

Also filed here204

cutter
sawyer
setter
beveler
blanker
notcher
slasher
adjuster
clincher
shearman
jigsawyer
planisher
can cutter
die cutter
and 190 more

The full activity list

All 36 detailed work activities O*NET records for Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic, grouped by how much of each one software can take on. Every row has its own page.

Mostly automatable 5

Mostly automatable activities for Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Activity	Jobs
Record operational or production data	91
Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications	50
Read work orders or other instructions to determine product specifications or materials requirements	38
Review blueprints or other instructions to determine operational methods or sequences	37
Sort materials or products for processing, storing, shipping, or grading	12

Partly automatable 1

Partly automatable activities for Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Activity	Jobs
Plan production or operational procedures or sequences	17

Barely automatable 30

Barely automatable activities for Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Activity	Jobs
Clean production equipment	51
Load materials into production equipment	40
Mount attachments or tools onto production equipment	37
Mount materials or workpieces onto production equipment	36
Disassemble equipment for maintenance or repair	36
Clean work areas	33
Replace worn equipment components	32
Operate grinding equipment	31
Mark products, workpieces, or equipment with identifying information	28
Lubricate production equipment	26
Draw guide lines or markings on materials or workpieces using patterns or other references	26
Align parts or workpieces to ensure proper assembly	25
Select production equipment according to product specifications	24
Operate welding equipment	23
Inspect production equipment	22
Set equipment controls to meet cutting specifications	20
Operate cutting equipment	19
Operate metal or plastic forming equipment	16
Smooth metal surfaces or edges	15
Set equipment guides, stops, spacers, or other fixtures	14
Adjust equipment controls to regulate coolant flow	14
Monitor equipment operation to ensure that products are not flawed	13
Weld metal components	12
Remove accessories, tools, or other parts from equipment	11
Inspect metal, plastic, or composite products	10
Sharpen cutting or grinding tools	10
Heat material or workpieces to prepare for or complete production	10
Apply lubricants or coolants to workpieces	9
Operate forklifts or other loaders	6
Braze metal parts or components	3