water jet cutter operator
Water jet cutter operators set up and operate a water jet cutter, designed to cut excess material from a metal workpiece by using a high-pressure jet of water, or an abrasive substance mixed with water.
Also called: water jet technician, waterjet cutting machine technician, waterjet cutting machine operator, waterjet cutting machine operative, abrasive jet cutting machine operative, waterjet cutter apprentice, abrasive jet cutter technician, CNC waterjet cutter operator
- 21
- essential skills
- 34
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
- 7223
- ISCO-08 group
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Essential skills
21- apply cross-reference tools for product identification
- CAM software
- consult technical resources
- dispose of cutting waste material
- ensure equipment availability
- manufacturing processes
- operate precision measuring equipment
- perform machine maintenance
- perform test run
- quality standards
- remove inadequate workpieces
- remove processed workpiece
- set up the controller of a machine
- supply machine
- supply machine with appropriate tools
- tend water jet cutter machine
- troubleshoot
- types of metal
- use automatic programming
- water pressure
- wear appropriate protective gear
Optional skills
34- abrasive blasting processes
- advise on machinery malfunctions
- CAD software
- CADD software
- CAE software
- cutting technologies
- electrical engineering
- ferrous metal processing
- inspect quality of products
- interpret geometric dimensions and tolerances
- keep records of work progress
- maintain mechanical equipment
- manufacturing of cutlery
- manufacturing of doors from metal
- manufacturing of heating equipment
- manufacturing of light metal packaging
- manufacturing of metal containers
- manufacturing of metal structures
- manufacturing of steam generators
- manufacturing of steel drums and similar containers
- manufacturing of weapons and ammunition
- mark processed workpiece
- mechanics
- monitor automated machines
- monitor stock level
- procure mechanical machinery
- program a CNC controller
- quality and cycle time optimisation
- read standard blueprints
- record production data for quality control
- statistical process control
- types of metal manufacturing processes
- use CAM software
- work ergonomically
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