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• maintaining accurate documentation that proves the manufacturing processes are being conducted in accordance with both internal and external quality systems or regulations • maintaining maintenance logs • providing training and technical support to new technicians Some companies employ workers under the title advanced manufacturing technician, while at other businesses, this title serves as an umbrella term for a wide range of careers. The following paragraphs provide descriptions of some popular specialties. Computer numerically controlled (CNC) tool operators (who are also known as CNC machinists ) manage CNC equipment or robots to performmanufacturing functions on metal or plastic workpieces. CNC tool programmers write the software programs that control the machining or processing of metal or plastic parts by automated methods. 3-D printing technicians prepare digital files for printing, which may include adjusting and formatting them to match specifications

A robotics technician assesses the functioning of a robotic arm.

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What Do Advanced Manufacturing Technicians Do?