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Lathe hand

A professional who operates bench lathe to saw, mill, burr, or bevel metal stock or parts used to make jewellery findings. Responsibilities include:

  • Secures stock in guide or jig, starts lathe, and moves stock against cutting tool.
  • May manipulate stock against cutting tool without use of guide or jig.
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