engraving machine operator
Engraving machine operators set up, programme, and tend engraving machines designed to precisely carve a design in the surface of a metal workpiece by a diamond stylus on the mechanical cutting machine that creates small, separate printing dots existing from cut cells. They read engraving machine blueprints and tooling instructions, perform regular machine maintenance, and make adjustments to the precise engraving controls, such as the depth of the incisions and the engraving speed.
Also called: cnc metal engraving machine operator, computer numerical controlled metal etching machine operator, cnc metal etching machine operator, CNC metal engraving machine operator, drill technician, CNC etching machine operator, CNC metal etching machine operator, engraving operator
- 29
- essential skills
- 30
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
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- ISCO-08 group
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Essential skills
29- apply control process statistical methods
- apply precision metalworking techniques
- CAD software
- CADD software
- CAE software
- CAM software
- consult technical resources
- dispose of cutting waste material
- ensure equipment availability
- interpret geometric dimensions and tolerances
- manufacturing processes
- monitor automated machines
- operate precision measuring equipment
- perform machine maintenance
- perform test run
- program a CNC controller
- quality and cycle time optimisation
- quality standards
- read standard blueprints
- remove inadequate workpieces
- remove processed workpiece
- set up the controller of a machine
- statistical process control
- supply machine
- supply machine with appropriate tools
- troubleshoot
- types of metal
- use automatic programming
- use CAM software
Optional skills
30- advise on machinery malfunctions
- apply isopropyl alcohol
- electrical engineering
- engraving technologies
- ferrous metal processing
- geometry
- inspect quality of products
- keep records of work progress
- liaise with managers
- maintain mechanical equipment
- manufacturing of cutlery
- manufacturing of daily use goods
- manufacturing of door furniture from metal
- manufacturing of doors from metal
- manufacturing of light metal packaging
- manufacturing of metal household articles
- manufacturing of sports equipment
- manufacturing of weapons and ammunition
- mark processed workpiece
- mechanics
- monitor stock level
- non-ferrous metal processing
- precious metal processing
- procure mechanical machinery
- record production data for quality control
- tend CNC engraving machine
- trigonometry
- types of engraving needles
- types of metal manufacturing processes
- work ergonomically
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