laser cutting machine operator

Laser cutting machine operators set up, program and tend laser cutting machines, designed to cut, or rather burn off and melt, excess material from a metal workpiece by directing a computer-motion-controlled powerful laser beam through laser optics. They read laser cutting machine blueprints and tooling instructions, perform regular machine maintenance, and make adjustments to the milling controls, such as the intensity of the laser beam and its positioning.

Alternative Labels

cnc laser cutter

CNC laser cutter

CNC laser cutting machine operative

CNC laser cutting machine operator

CNC laser cutting machine set-up technician

CNC laser cutting machine setter

CNC laser cutting machine tender

CNC laser cutting machine worker

CNC laser set-up inspector

CNC metal cutting machine operative

CNC metal cutting machine setter

CNC metal cutting machine tender

CNC metal cutting machine worker

computer numerical controlled laser cutter operator

computer numerical controlled laser cutting machine operative

computer numerical controlled laser cutting machine operator

computer numerical controlled laser cutting machine setter

computer numerical controlled laser cutting machine tender

computer numerical controlled laser cutting machine worker

computer numerical controlled metal cutting machine setter

computer numerical controlled metal cutting machine tender

computer numerical controlled metal cutting machine worker

laser cutter

laser cutter inspector

laser cutter production operative

laser cutter production operator

laser cutter production worker

laser cutter technician

laser cutting machine operative

laser cutting machine set-up operative

laser cutting machine set-up operator

laser cutting machine setter

laser cutting machine tender

laser cutting machine worker

laser cutting technician

laser drilling operative

laser drill inspector

laser drill operative

laser drill operator

laser drill set-up inspector

laser drill set-up technician

laser drill technician

laser mill inspector

laser mill operative

laser mill operator

laser mill technician

laser set up operative

laser set up operator

metal cutting machine operative

metal cutting machine setter

metal cutting machine tender

metal cutting machine worker

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 control process statistical methods consult technical resources dispose of cutting waste material ensure equipment availability interpret geometric dimensions and tolerances monitor automated machines operate precision measuring equipment perform machine maintenance perform test run read standard blueprints remove inadequate workpieces remove processed workpiece set up the controller of a machine supply machine supply machine with appropriate tools troubleshoot use CAM software use automatic programming verify laser beam measurement wear appropriate protective gear

Essential Knowledge

CAM software laser types manufacturing processes quality and cycle time optimisation quality standards statistical process control types of metal

Optional Skills and Competences

advise on machinery malfunctions inspect quality of products keep records of work progress liaise with managers maintain mechanical equipment mark processed workpiece monitor stock level procure mechanical machinery program a CNC controller record production data for quality control tend CNC laser cutting machine use CAD software work ergonomically

Optional Knowledge

CAD software CADD software CAE software cutting technologies electrical engineering ferrous metal processing geometry manufacturing of cutlery manufacturing of daily use goods manufacturing of door furniture from metal manufacturing of doors from metal manufacturing of heating equipment manufacturing of jewellery manufacturing of light metal packaging manufacturing of metal containers manufacturing of metal structures manufacturing of sports equipment manufacturing of steam generators manufacturing of steel drums and similar containers manufacturing of weapons and ammunition mechanics non-ferrous metal processing trigonometry types of metal manufacturing processes

Skills & Competences

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/bc6649ff-05f8-4c98-9db6-9be0d13883a9

Status

released

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