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straightening machine operator

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Code

7223.22

Description

Straightening machine operators set up and tend straightening machines designed to form metal workpieces into their desired shape using pressing practices. They adjust the angle and the height of the straightening rolls and select the settings for the pressing force required to straighten the workpiece, taking into account the end product's yield strenght and size, without excess work hardening.

Alternative Labels

adjusting machine operator

straightener

straightening machine apprentice

straightening machine operative

straightening machine operator

straightening machine technician

straightening machine tender

straightening machinist

straightening press operative

straightening press 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 ensure equipment availability measure flatness of a surface monitor automated machines perform test run position straightening rolls remove inadequate workpieces remove processed workpiece set up the controller of a machine supply machine tend straightening press

Essential Knowledge

metal forming technologies quality standards types of metal

Optional Skills and Competences

advise on machinery malfunctions check quality of raw materials inspect quality of products interpret geometric dimensions and tolerances keep records of work progress mark processed workpiece monitor stock level operate lifting equipment perform machine maintenance program a CNC controller read standard blueprints record production data for quality control use CAM software work ergonomically

Optional Knowledge

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 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 quality and cycle time optimisation statistical process control types of metal manufacturing processes types of stamping press types of straightening machine

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http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/a67721a6-a95d-4c3b-a48c-f9920941ecd1

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released

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straightening machine operator

Description

Skills & Competences

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