Standard Occupational Classification (SOC): Machine Tool Cutting Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

Machine tool cutting setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic in healthcare settings are responsible for setting up, operating, and tending machine tools that cut metal or plastic materials. They may work with a variety of machine tools, including lathes, milling machines, and grinding machines, and may be responsible for selecting the appropriate tools and materials for each job. In a healthcare setting, machine tool cutting setters, operators, and tenders may be responsible for producing medical devices and equipment, such as prosthetics, implants, and surgical instruments. They may also be responsible for maintaining and repairing the machine tools, and for ensuring that they are in good working order. In a healthcare setting, machine tool cutting setters, operators, and tenders play a vital role in supporting patient care and treatment by producing the necessary medical equipment and devices.