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metal planer operator

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metal planer operator

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Code

7223.12

Description

Metal planer operators set up and operate a planer, which is a metalworking machine designed to cut excess material from a metal workpiece using linear relative motion between the planer's cutting tool and the workpiece in order to create a linear toolpath and cut.

Alternative Labels

lathe and turning machine tool operator

lathe and turning machine tool setter

lathe and turning machine tool tender

metal milling machine operator

metal planer operator

planer set up operator

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

consult technical resources dispose of cutting waste material ensure equipment availability measure flatness of a surface monitor automated machines monitor moving workpiece in a machine operate metal sheet shaker perform test run remove inadequate workpieces remove processed workpiece set up the controller of a machine supply machine supply machine with appropriate tools tend metal planer

Essential Knowledge

quality and cycle time optimisation quality standards types of metal types of planing cutters

Optional Skills and Competences

advise on machinery malfunctions apply cross-reference tools for product identification inspect quality of products mark processed workpiece monitor conveyor belt operate lifting equipment operate manual planer operate scrap vibratory feeder perform machine maintenance perform product testing record production data for quality control replace machines smooth burred surfaces

Optional Knowledge

cutting technologies ferrous metal processing manufacturing of heating equipment manufacturing of metal containers manufacturing of weapons and ammunition

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http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/a5245c01-4ca8-406e-a152-620c28530ea8

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released

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metal planer operator

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