Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators
O*NET Code: 51-9161.00
Education Level
Zone 2 - Some Prep
High school + some training
Description
Operate computer-controlled tools, machines, or robots to machine or process parts, tools, or other work pieces made of metal, plastic, wood, stone, or other materials. May also set up and maintain equipment.
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💼 Also Known As
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⚡ Skills (13)
Operations Monitoring4/100
Operation and Control4/100
Critical Thinking4/100
Monitoring4/100
Quality Control Analysis3/100
Active Listening3/100
Complex Problem Solving3/100
Troubleshooting3/100
Speaking3/100
Equipment Maintenance3/100
+ 3 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (61)
🔥Autodesk AutoCAD
Computer aided design CAD software
🔥Dassault Systemes SolidWorks
Computer aided design CAD software
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
🔥Microsoft Office software
Office suite software
🔥Microsoft Outlook
Electronic mail software
🔥Microsoft PowerPoint
Presentation software
🔥Microsoft Project
Project management software
🔥Microsoft Word
Word processing software
🔥SAP software
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
01CadCam Unigraphics
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
0BobCAD-CAM
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
0CGTech Vericut CNC
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
0CNC Consulting Machinists' Calculator
Analytical or scientific software
0CNC Mastercam
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
0Cadem CAPSMill
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
0Cadem CAPSTurn
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
0Cadem NCnet
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
0Cadem seeNC Mill
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
0Computer aided design CAD software
Computer aided design CAD software
0Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
0DP Technology ESPRIT
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
0Dassault Systemes CATIA
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
0Delcam PowerMILL
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
0Direct motion computer numerically controlled CNC software
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
0ERP software
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
0EZ-CAM
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
0EditCNC
Industrial control software
0Eko
Desktop communications software
0Enterprise resource planning ERP software
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
0ExtraTech Machine Tools Suite
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
0FaceTime
Video conferencing software
0FlashCut CNC
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
0G-code
Object or component oriented development software
0HOMAG WoodWOP
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
0IMSI TurboCAD
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
0JETCAM
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
0KCD cabinet design software
Computer aided design CAD software
0Kentech Kipware M CNC
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
0Kentech Kipware Studio
Computer aided design CAD software
0Kentech Kipware T CNC
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
0Kentech Kipware Trig Kalculator
Analytical or scientific software
0Kentech Kipware X CNC
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
0Kentech PROTALK
Information retrieval or search software
0Kentech machine shop software
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
0M-code
Object or component oriented development software
0MDSI OpenCNC
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
0MUMPS M
Development environment software
0Mastercam computer-aided design and manufacturing software
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
0PTC Creo Parametric
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
0PartMaker SwissCAM
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
0Predator DNC
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
0SigmaTEK SigmaNEST
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
0SmartCAMcnc SmartCAM
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
0Supervisory control and data acquisition SCADA software
Industrial control software
0TekSoft CAMWorks
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
0UGS Solid Edge
Computer aided design CAD software
0Vero International VISI-Series
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
0Vero Software Edgecam
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
0Vero Software SURFCAM
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
0Virtual Gibbs CADD/CAM
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
0Work inspection software
Industrial control software
🔄 Career Transition Paths
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📊 Skills Comparison
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators → Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Transition Difficulty: Easy (89% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (8)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Operations Monitoring
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Operation and Control
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Quality Control Analysis
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Monitoring
Current: 4Target: 3
→
Speaking
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Critical Thinking
Current: 4Target: 3
→
Troubleshooting
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Judgment and Decision Making
Current: 3Target: 3
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