What is a milling machine tender and how to become one

Key steps to become a milling machine tender

1. Explore milling machine tender education requirements

   Most common milling machine tender degrees

   High School Diploma

   66.7 %

   Associate

   33.3 %

2. Start to develop specific milling machine tender skills

   Skills	Percentages
   CNC	100.00%

3. Complete relevant milling machine tender training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New milling machine tenders learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a milling machine tender based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real milling machine tender resumes.

4. Research milling machine tender duties and responsibilities

   • Perform trial runs on new CNC programs, working with programming and tooling to achieve satisfactory parts.
   • Set up and run index and Haas milling machines
   • Lift workpieces onto work tables either manually or with hoists, or direct crane operators to lift and position workpieces.
   • Lift workpieces onto work tables either manually or with hoists, or direct crane operators to lift and position workpieces.

5. Apply for milling machine tender jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a milling machine tender job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams