Manufacturing
CNC Machining & Toolmaking skills assessment
CNC machinists produce precision components. This scorecard covers programming, set-up, tooling, measurement and problem solving for machine shops and toolrooms.
- 12 skills to score
- 1–10 scale on every skill
- 6 starting levels
The 12 CNC Machining & Toolmaking skills you can score
These are the default CNC Machining & Toolmaking skills in SkillScorer. Each one is scored from 1 to 10 for every operator, and you can edit, remove or add skills at any time.
CNC Programming
Writes or edits programs that machine parts efficiently.
Work Holding and Set-Up
Secures parts correctly and sets offsets accurately.
Tooling Selection and Management
Chooses suitable cutting tools and manages their life and offsets.
Reading Engineering Drawings
Reads drawings, tolerances and geometric symbols to machine parts correctly.
Precision Measurement
Measures with micrometers, gauges and CMMs to confirm parts meet tolerance.
Manual Machining Skills
Uses lathes, mills and grinders manually to produce accurate parts.
Material Knowledge
Understands how different metals and plastics machine and behave.
Troubleshooting Machining Problems
Solves chatter, tool wear and dimension problems.
Machine Maintenance
Cleans, lubricates and maintains machines.
Efficiency and Cycle Time
Reduces cycle times without sacrificing quality.
Quality Documentation
Records inspection results and first-off checks.
Safety
Follows machine guarding and safe work practices.
Levels included with CNC Machining & Toolmaking
CNC Machining & Toolmaking starts with 6 levels, which SkillScorer calls “Grade” for manufacturing, so operators can be grouped and compared fairly. Rename, reorder or replace them at any time.
- Trainee
- Operator
- Senior Operator
- Team Leader
- Supervisor
- Production Manager
How CNC Machining & Toolmaking works in SkillScorer
Score
Each operator in a line is scored on the CNC Machining & Toolmaking skills in the Skills Matrix: tap a cell, type a score, and it saves itself.
Compare
Rank operators, compare two side by side, or compare your lines against each other to see exactly where the strengths and gaps are.
Track
Scores are kept year after year, so you can see who is improving and which CNC Machining & Toolmaking skills need attention. Reports also follow each team leader's line.
CNC Machining & Toolmaking scorecard: common questions
What skills does the CNC Machining & Toolmaking scorecard include?
SkillScorer's CNC Machining & Toolmaking scorecard covers 12 skills: CNC Programming, Work Holding and Set-Up, Tooling Selection and Management, Reading Engineering Drawings, Precision Measurement, Manual Machining Skills, Material Knowledge, Troubleshooting Machining Problems, Machine Maintenance, Efficiency and Cycle Time, Quality Documentation and Safety. Each one comes with a written description of what it measures, and you can edit, rename, remove or add skills to suit your organisation.
How are operators scored in CNC Machining & Toolmaking?
Every operator is scored from 1 to 10 on each skill (1 = Poor, 5 = Average, 10 = Elite), one line and year at a time. Scores autosave in the Skills Matrix, and the 18 built-in reports turn them into rankings, radar charts, skill gaps and year-on-year trends.
Which levels come with CNC Machining & Toolmaking?
CNC Machining & Toolmaking starts with these levels (called “Grade” in the app): Trainee, Operator, Senior Operator, Team Leader, Supervisor and Production Manager. They are just a starting point, so you can rename, reorder or replace them.
Can I change the CNC Machining & Toolmaking skills and wording?
Yes. The skills, levels and labels are all editable per organisation. In manufacturing the app talks about operators, lines and team leaders, and you can change any of those words too.
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