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Tumble Tailstock Turret-Lathe Operator
Tend turret lathes to spot, drill, and rough-post watch barrel bridges. Also known as Tumble Tailstock Turret Lathe Operator See More
Tends turret lathe to spot, drill, finish-recess, and rough-post watch barrel bridges: Places bridge in nest of quill and turns clamping ring to tighten bridge in place. Depresses pedal to start machine. Feeds spotter, drill, and hollow mill in order against bridge by pressing indexing button which clicks each into working position. Loosens clamping ring and removes completed bridges. Verifies dimensions of post and thickness of recess with precision plug and indicator gauges.
Personality Traits
Detail Oriented: You pay close attention to all the little details.
Independent: You enjoy flying solo and doing things your own way.
Logical Thinker: You take a step-by-step approach to analyze information and solve problems.
Salary and Education
How much does a
Tumble Tailstock Turret-Lathe Operator make?
Nationally: $23,000 – $52,000
Main education level: Certificate
source: US Dept of Labor
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