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surface grinding machine operator

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surface grinding machine operator

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Code

8122.11

Description

Surface grinding machine operators set up and tend surface grinding machines designed to apply abrasive processes in order to remove small amounts of excess material and smoothen metal workpieces by an abrasive grinding wheel, or wash grinder, rotating on a horizontal or vertical axis.

Alternative Labels

back grinding machine operator

filling and grinding machine operator

surface grinding machine 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

apply precision metalworking techniques dispose of cutting waste material ensure equipment availability monitor gauge monitor moving workpiece in a machine remove inadequate workpieces remove processed workpiece set up the controller of a machine smooth burred surfaces spot metal imperfections supply machine tend surface grinding machine troubleshoot wear appropriate protective gear

Essential Knowledge

parts of a surface grinding machine quality and cycle time optimisation quality standards types of metal

Optional Skills and Competences

advise on machinery malfunctions consult technical resources inspect quality of products keep records of work progress maintain mechanical equipment measure flatness of a surface monitor automated machines operate grinding hand tools operate precision measuring equipment perform test run supply machine with appropriate tools

Optional Knowledge

abrasive machining processes cutting technologies ferrous metal processing manufacturing of cutlery manufacturing of door furniture from metal 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 mechanics metal smoothing technologies types of metal manufacturing processes

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http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/4a1d28b0-eca5-4c0a-a49d-ce974e7d04ce

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released

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surface grinding machine operator

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