A professional who operates one or more previously setup broaching machines to broach internal or external surfaces of metal workpieces to specifications, on production basis. Respnsibilities include:

• Examines blueprints or work order to determine finished specifications of workpiece.
• Lifts workpiece manually or using hoist, and places and secures it in holding fixture, using handtools.
• Starts machine, observes operation, and verifies conformance of broached workpieces to specifications, using measuring instruments, such as fixed gauges, calipers, and micrometers.
• Moves controls to adjust cutting speeds.
• Changes worn broaches.
• May aid machine setter in setting up machine.
• May place workpiece on spindle of revolving turntable which automatically feeds broached workpiece to power conveyor.