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NUMERICAL CONTROL PROGRAMMER [2 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2022-09-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- numerical control programmer
1, record 1, English, numerical%20control%20programmer
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- NC programmer 1, record 1, English, NC%20programmer
correct
Record 1, Key term(s)
- numerical control programer
- NC programer
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- programmeur en commande numérique
1, record 1, French, programmeur%20en%20commande%20num%C3%A9rique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- programmeur en CN 1, record 1, French, programmeur%20en%20CN
correct, masculine noun
- programmeuse en commande numérique 1, record 1, French, programmeuse%20en%20commande%20num%C3%A9rique
correct, feminine noun
- programmeuse en CN 1, record 1, French, programmeuse%20en%20CN
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2018-10-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Computer Programs and Programming
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- numerical control programmer
1, record 2, English, numerical%20control%20programmer
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- NC programmer 2, record 2, English, NC%20programmer
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... a person who is responsible for the preparation and development of numerical programs used to drive NC [numerical control] and CNC [computer numerical control] tools. 3, record 2, English, - numerical%20control%20programmer
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A primary duty of a numerical control programmer is to write programs that direct machine tools to perform functions automatically. They enter commands, instructions, or other specifications into equipment. 4, record 2, English, - numerical%20control%20programmer
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The programmer will select the necessary tools that are used in cutting, and also in establishing the sequence of operations of the machine's operations. He/she is also assigned in creating the specific machine codes in order to drive the cutting tool's cutter path. The programmer must also utilize the graphics and the language-based systems. 3, record 2, English, - numerical%20control%20programmer
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- programmeur en commande numérique
1, record 2, French, programmeur%20en%20commande%20num%C3%A9rique
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- programmeuse en commande numérique 1, record 2, French, programmeuse%20en%20commande%20num%C3%A9rique
correct, feminine noun
- programmeur en CN 1, record 2, French, programmeur%20en%20CN
correct, masculine noun
- programmeuse en CN 1, record 2, French, programmeuse%20en%20CN
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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