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Automatic-Wheel-Line Operator

DOT Code: 609.682-010

Industry: machine shop

Controls series of machines to machine cast railroad car wheels to specifications: Changes chucks, boring bar, and cutting tools according to specifications on production orders, using handtools. Pushes buttons on console panel to start machines that perform threading, flanging, boring, inspecting, and other operations to finish wheels. Observes action of machines and transfer stations to detect malfunctions. Examines machined surfaces of wheels at specified stations to detect defective cutting tools.

GOE: 06.02.02 STRENGTH: M GED: R3 M3 L3 SVP: 6 DLU: 77