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.

Alternative Labels

abrasive jet cutter operative

abrasive jet cutter operator

abrasive jet cutter technician

abrasive jet cutting machine operative

abrasive jet cutting machine operator

abrasive jet cutting machine technician

CNC waterjet cutter operator

CNC water jet cutting machine operator

CNC waterjet cutting machine operator

water-jet technician

waterjet cutter apprentice

waterjet cutter operative

waterjet cutter operator

water jet cutter operator

waterjet cutting machine operative

water jet cutting machine operative

waterjet cutting machine operator

water jet cutting machine operator

waterjet cutting machine technician

water jet cutting machine technician

water jet operator

water jet technician

waterjet technician

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

apply cross-reference tools for product identification consult technical resources dispose of cutting waste material ensure equipment availability operate precision measuring equipment perform machine maintenance perform test run 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 use automatic programming wear appropriate protective gear

Essential Knowledge

CAM software manufacturing processes quality standards types of metal water pressure

Optional Skills and Competences

advise on machinery malfunctions inspect quality of products interpret geometric dimensions and tolerances keep records of work progress maintain mechanical equipment mark processed workpiece monitor automated machines monitor stock level procure mechanical machinery program a CNC controller read standard blueprints record production data for quality control use CAM software work ergonomically

Optional Knowledge

CAD software CADD software CAE software abrasive blasting processes cutting technologies electrical engineering ferrous metal processing 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 mechanics quality and cycle time optimisation statistical process control types of metal manufacturing processes

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/1e3c3e4d-a888-426e-aaf0-022c8b5d743d

Status

released

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