grinding machine operator
Grinding machine operators set up, program and control grinding machines, designed to apply abrasive processes in order to remove small amounts of excess material and smoothen metal workpieces by using an abrasive wheel with diamond teeth as a cutting device for very precise and light cuts. They read grinding machine blueprints and tooling instructions, perform regular machine maintenance, and make adjustments to the grinding controls, such as the depth of cuts and the rotation speed.
Also called: tool grinding machine operator, carbon grinding machine operator, abrasive wheel machine operator, CNC grinding machine inspector, linishing machine worker, grinding machine set-up operative, automatic grinding machine technician, carbon plant grinding machinist
- 26
- essential skills
- 36
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
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- ISCO-08 group
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Essential skills
26- apply control process statistical methods
- 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
- operate surface grinder
- 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
- troubleshoot
- types of lubricants
- types of metal
- use automatic programming
- use CAM software
Optional skills
36- advise on machinery malfunctions
- apply precision metalworking techniques
- CAD software
- CADD software
- CAE software
- cutting technologies
- electrical engineering
- ferrous metal processing
- geometry
- inspect quality of products
- keep records of work progress
- liaise with managers
- maintain mechanical equipment
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- mark processed workpiece
- mechanics
- metal smoothing technologies
- monitor stock level
- procure mechanical machinery
- record production data for quality control
- supply machine with appropriate tools
- tend CNC grinding machine
- trigonometry
- types of metal manufacturing processes
- use CAD software
- work ergonomically
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