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MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES - When not predetermined or prescribed, plans operational sequences, selects tooling, spindle speeds, tool feed rates, attachments, work supports, etc., to suit work and material characteristics for setups. Positions, aligns, and secures work between centers, on table or bed of machine using care to block and support parts to avoid distortion or tool deflection affecting dimensional specifications; orients tool to reference point and correlates integral table or tool head calibrating devices to the different steps of dimensionally related machining locations and cutting conditions. May grind or prescribe grind for special and standard tooling to compensate for material characteristics, variations, and cutting conditions. Cleans and maintains machines and sharpens tools as required. Performs heat treating procedures as required. May set up/utilize special test equipment. Notifies supervisor of the need to replenish supplies/materials and of any technical difficulti...Machinist, Communications, Healthcare, Skilled Trades, Support, Management