metal sawing machine operator
Metal sawing machine operators set up and operate metal sawing machines designed to cut excess metal from a metal workpiece by the use of a (or several) large toothed-edges blade(s). They also trim clean finished shapes out of metal using tin snips, metal shears or wire cutters. They also smoothen and trim sharp or rough edges using various tools.
Also called: saw shop operator, metal cut-off saw trimmer, machine saw operator, metal power saw operator, shear operator, metal sawing machine worker, metal cutter, metalworking power saw operator
- 22
- essential skills
- 31
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
- 7223
- ISCO-08 group
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Essential skills
22- dispose of cutting waste material
- ensure equipment availability
- manufacturing processes
- monitor automated machines
- operate precision measuring equipment
- 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
- tend metal sawing machine
- troubleshoot
- types of metal
- types of sawing blades
- use automatic programming
- use CAM software
- wear appropriate protective gear
Optional skills
31- advise on machinery malfunctions
- apply cross-reference tools for product identification
- consult technical resources
- cutting technologies
- electrical engineering
- ferrous metal processing
- inspect quality of products
- manufacture of small metal parts
- manufacturing of cutlery
- manufacturing of doors from metal
- manufacturing of heating equipment
- manufacturing of light metal packaging
- manufacturing of metal assembly products
- manufacturing of metal containers
- manufacturing of metal household articles
- manufacturing of metal structures
- manufacturing of steam generators
- manufacturing of steel drums and similar containers
- manufacturing of tools
- manufacturing of weapons and ammunition
- mark processed workpiece
- mechanics
- monitor conveyor belt
- perform machine maintenance
- perform product testing
- perform test run
- record production data for quality control
- replace machines
- replace sawing blade on machine
- types of metal manufacturing processes
- work ergonomically
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