The Collar360

Computer numerical control machine operator

Other names

CNC mill operator, cnc machinist, CNC machine operator, CNC drill operator, CNC set up operator, cnc programmer/machinist, CNC drill operative, cnc operator/machinist, CNC machine operative, CNC set up technician, cnc programmer, CNC set up operative

Metalwork and welding

Computer numerical control machine operators set-up, maintain and control a computer numerical control machine in order to execute the product orders.

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The work

The work

The tasks come from O*NET (United States) and ESCO (Europe), the world's two occupation databases. How the work is done can differ in Uganda; our team adds the local way where it does.

  1. 1

    Measure dimensions of finished workpieces to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments, templates, and fixtures.

  2. 2

    Set up and operate computer-controlled machines or robots to perform one or more machine functions on metal or plastic workpieces.

  3. 3

    Mount, install, align, and secure tools, attachments, fixtures, and workpieces on machines, using hand tools and precision measuring instruments.

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Sources

Built from 4 sources

Uganda labour market: UBOS (NLFS 2021, LMS 2025, UNHS, NHRS), ILOSTAT, NDP IV Human Resource Development Plan

Official record

Uganda Bureau of Statistics; International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT); National Planning Authority. Gathered by The Collar360.

UBOS and NPA publications (public); ILOSTAT CC BY 4.0

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ISCO-08, International Standard Classification of Occupations

International classification

ISCO-08 © International Labour Organization.

Free to use with attribution

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ESCO, European Skills, Competences, Qualifications and Occupations

International classification

This service uses the ESCO classification of the European Commission.

European Commission reuse policy (Decision 2011/833/EU): free reuse with attribution

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O*NET 31.0 Database

International classification

Includes information from the O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 licence. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA.

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In other languages

français
opérateur sur machine à commande numérique par ordinateur/ opératrice sur machine à commande numérique par ordinateur
español
operador de máquinas de control numérico/operadora de máquinas de control numérico
العربية
مشغل آلة التحكم العددي بالكمبيوتر / مشغلة آلة التحكم العددي بالكمبيوتر
português
Operador de máquina de controlo numérico digital/Operadora de máquina de controlo numérico digital
Deutsch
CNC-Anwendungsfachkraft
italiano
operatore di macchine CNC/operatrice di macchine CNC

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