As a Computer Numerical Control Machine Operator, you will need to master following:

• use automatic programming

More generally, a computer numerical control machine operator is also versed in:

• consult technical resources
• ensure equipment availability
• manufacturing processes
• monitor automated machines
• operate precision measuring equipment
• perform machine maintenance
• perform test run
• program a CNC controller
• quality standards
• read standard blueprints
• remove inadequate workpieces
• remove processed workpiece
• set up the controller of a machine
• statistical process control
• supply machine
• supply machine with appropriate tools
• troubleshoot
• use CAM software

It also helps to know the following:

• 3D printing process
• ABAP
• AJAX
• APL
• ASP.NET
• Assembly (computer programming)
• C#
• C++
• COBOL
• CoffeeScript
• Common Lisp
• Erlang
• Groovy
• Haskell
• Java (computer programming)
• JavaScript
• Lisp
• MATLAB
• ML (computer programming)
• Microsoft Visual C++
• Objective-C
• OpenEdge Advanced Business Language
• PHP
• Pascal (computer programming)
• Perl
• Prolog (computer programming)
• Python (computer programming)
• R
• Ruby (computer programming)
• SAP R3
• SAS language
• Scala
• Scratch (computer programming)
• Smalltalk (computer programming)
• Swift (computer programming)
• TypeScript
• VBScript
• Visual Studio .NET
• electron beam welding machine parts
• electron beam welding processes
• ferrous metal processing
• maintain mechanical equipment
• maintenance of printing machines
• manufacturing of cutlery
• manufacturing of daily use goods
• manufacturing of door furniture from metal
• manufacturing of doors from metal
• manufacturing of heating equipment
• manufacturing of jewellery
• manufacturing of light metal packaging
• manufacturing of metal assembly products
• manufacturing of metal containers
• manufacturing of metal household articles
• manufacturing of metal structures
• manufacturing of small metal parts
• manufacturing of sports equipment
• manufacturing of steam generators
• manufacturing of steel drums and similar containers
• manufacturing of tools
• manufacturing of weapons and ammunition
• milling machines
• monitor stock level
• non-ferrous metal processing
• operate 3D computer graphics software
• operate printing machinery
• precious metal processing
• printing materials
• printing on large scale machines
• smooth burred surfaces
• tend electron beam welding machine
• tend laser beam welding machine
• tend water jet cutter machine
• trigonometry
• types of metal manufacturing processes
• types of plastic
• abrasive blasting processes
• adjust temperature gauges
• advise on machinery malfunctions
• apply control process statistical methods
• apply cross-reference tools for product identification
• apply isopropyl alcohol
• apply precision metalworking techniques
• apply preliminary treatment to workpieces
• computer programming
• cutting technologies
• determine suitability of materials
• dispose of cutting waste material
• electric current
• electrical discharge
• electrical engineering
• electricity
• engraving technologies
• ensure correct gas pressure
• ensure correct metal temperature
• ensure necessary ventilation in machining
• geometry
• inspect quality of products
• interpret geometric dimensions and tolerances
• keep records of work progress
• laser engraving methods
• laser marking processes
• laser types
• liaise with managers
• maintain vacuum chamber
• maintenance operations
• mark processed workpiece
• mechanics
• metal joining technologies
• metal smoothing technologies
• monitor conveyor belt
• monitor gauge
• operate metal sheet shaker
• operate scrap vibratory feeder
• perform product testing
• prepare pieces for joining
• printing techniques
• procure mechanical machinery
• quality and cycle time optimisation
• record production data for quality control
• replace machines
• replace sawing blade on machine
• spot metal imperfections
• tend CNC engraving machine
• tend CNC grinding machine
• tend CNC laser cutting machine
• tend CNC milling machine
• tend computer numerical control lathe machine
• tend metal sawing machine
• tend punch press
• types of engraving needles
• types of metal
• types of sawing blades
• use CAD software
• use spreadsheets software
• use welding equipment
• water pressure
• wear appropriate protective gear
• welding techniques
• work ergonomically