CNC operators run, monitor, and can advance to programming computerized machinery to produce the precisely crafted component parts essential to a wide variety of solar technologies.
As part of a clean energy economy, CNC Operators: Run CNC machines to form and shape solar mirror, panel or other components; Manufacture precisely designed parts for concentrating solar power systems and photovoltaic panels; Program the machines to cut new pieces according to design schematics; Use machines to mass-produce components that require highly precise cutting; Measure dimensions of finished work pieces to ensure conformance to solar equipment specifications using precision measuring instruments, templates and fixtures; Remove and replace dull cutting tools; Mount, install, align and secure tools, attachments, fixtures and work pieces on machines; and monitor machines during operations.
