A professional who sets up power shear to cut metal sheet, plate, or bar stock according to work card or blueprint specifications. Respnsibilities include:

• Lays out cutting lines on metal stock according to work order, using ruler and square, to obtain maximum number of pieces from stock.
• Sets stops, guides, rake (angle) and pressure of blade on machine, using wrenches, rule, built-in gauge, or template.
• Measures dimensions of first piece for conformance to specifications, using rule and square, or has piece approved by inspector.
• Turns machine over to shear operator II.
• May install fixtures to shear, trim, or bevel workpiece.